Eldorado Aerotech recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 17, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Eldorado National-Kansas recalls 2016 Eldorado Aerotech, Advantage

Recall number

16V309000

Brand / firm

Eldorado

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.