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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 16V447📅 Jun 20, 2016

2016 Eldorado Advantage & 2016 Eldorado Aero Elite + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2016 Aerotech, Aero Elite, and Advantage shuttle buses manufactured March 4, 2016, to April 22, 2016 and built on Ford, Chevrolet, and Navistar chassis. These vehicles have a component in the electrical power distribution center that may break and result in electrical arcing.

💥 The risk

Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected component within the power distribution center, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-4236.

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
16V447000
Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Vehicles affected
53
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-955-4236
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 29, 2016
Built
Mar 4, 2016 – Apr 22, 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 16V447 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 16V447?

2016 Eldorado Advantage & 2016 Eldorado Aero Elite + 1 more. 53 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 1-800-955-4236.