Eldorado Advantage recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 20, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Eldorado National-Kansas recalls 2016 Eldorado Advantage, Aerotech, Aero Elite

Recall number

16V447000

Brand / firm

Eldorado

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 53 units

Why it was recalled

Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.