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2016 Eldorado Advantage and Eldorado Aerotech recall: seats

Eldorado National- Kansas reported this safety recall on May 17, 2016. It covers about 2 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2
reported
May 17, 2016
owners notified
Jun 6, 2016

Seats

What is wrong
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."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V309000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V309000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Eldorado Advantage and Eldorado Aerotech seats?

Yes. Recall 16V309000, reported on May 17, 2016, covers about 2 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V309000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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