Recall 16V309000

SEATS

Report Date

20160517

Component

SEATS

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2016	ELDORADO	ADVANTAGE
2016	ELDORADO	AEROTECH

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.