Eldorado Aero Elite recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 24, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Eldorado National-Kansas recalls 2011–2016 Eldorado Aero Elite

Recall number

16V616000

Brand / firm

Eldorado

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 320 units

Why it was recalled

If the side marker lamps do not stay illuminated when the headlights are activated, it can decrease the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Aero Elite 300 and 320 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2011, to June 9, 2016 and built on Ford and Navistar chassis. The intermediate side lamps may not stay illuminated when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate side lamps, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-800- 955-4236 or by email at bussupport@eldorado-bus.com.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.