Eldorado National-Kansas is recalling certain model year 2016 Aerotech
— Recall Campaign #16V447000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 53 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V447000
| Manufacturer: | Eldorado National-Kansas |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 20, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V447000 |
| Units affected: | 53 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.