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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V309📅 May 17, 2016

2016 Eldorado Advantage & 2016 Eldorado Aerotech recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2016 Advantage and Aerotech transit buses manufactured January 15, 2016, to January 29, 2016 and built on a Ford chassis. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

🔧 The fix

Eldorado has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Freedman Seating Company at 1-773-524-2440 or Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-9086.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V309000
Manufacturer
Eldorado National- Kansas
Vehicles affected
2
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-955-9086
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 6, 2016
Built
Jan 15, 2016 – Jan 29, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V309 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V309?

2016 Eldorado Advantage & 2016 Eldorado Aerotech. 2 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Eldorado dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-955-9086.