Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ELDORADO
Model Of Vehicle
ADVANTAGE
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V309000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Can Separate From The Base Frame, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Eldorado National- Kansas
Start Of Manufacture
20160115
End Of Manufacture
20160129
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20160606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Date Report Received
20160517
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222