The worst 2018 Eldorado Aerotech problems
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Recalls 3
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aerotech shuttle buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with ASA Electronics back-up camera display recalled under 19E-009. The displays may revert back to the factory default settings, possibly causing the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- If the display displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Eldorado will notify owners and dealers will install a repair module to the wiring to prevent the image from reversing. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1‑800‑955‑4236.
Recall number 19V261000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National-Kansas) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Eldorado National Aerolite, Aerotech, Impulse, and World Trans vehicles, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Eldorado National-Kansas will notify owners, and Freedman Seating Company will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1‑800‑955‑4236.
Recall number 18V788000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Eldorado Aerotech, Aero Elite, Transtech, Advantage, World Trans and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
- Risk
- If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Eldorado will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1‑800‑955‑4236.
Recall number 18V583000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Eldorado Aerotech 3
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Is the 2018 Eldorado Aerotech reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Eldorado Aerotech.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Eldorado Aerotech?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2018 Eldorado Aerotech have?
3 recalls, covering back over prevention, seats and equipment adaptive/mobility.
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