2016 ELDORADO ADVANTAGE RECALL - #16V309000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 ELDORADO ADVANTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
Eldorado National- Kansas |
| Manufactured between |
1/15/2016 - 1/29/2016 |
| Recalled on |
5/17/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Eldorado National- Kansas |
| Owners Notified on |
6/6/2016 |
| # Affected |
2 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 ELDORADO ADVANTAGE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2016 ELDORADO ADVANTAGE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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