01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Eldorado Aerotech recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V261000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- April 1, 2019
- Potential units
- 296campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 15, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Eldorado National-Kansas
NHTSA 18V788000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- November 9, 2018
- Potential units
- 27campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: December 20, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Eldorado National-Kansas
NHTSA 18V583000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- August 31, 2018
- Potential units
- 244campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: October 24, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Eldorado National-Kansas
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH