2016 ELDORADO AEROTECH
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs
18V788000 Nov 9, 2018
SEATS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
18V583000 Aug 31, 2018
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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, ... Read more
Consequence
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.
16V447000 Jun 20, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect 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 th... Read more
Consequence
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
16V309000 May 17, 2016
SEATS
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, t... Read more
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 ELDORADO AEROTECH
6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
ATF (E-series) C
Jun 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
To repair cab exterior sheetmetal crack, Driver Side.
ATF (E-series) S
Jun 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
To reinforce the second unit body floor outriggers due to cracks in the outriggers.
2017-0018
Feb 23, 2018
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
This is a Service Bulletin to repair water leaks at the wheelchair door and repair cracks in the wheelchair door frame.
2015-1119_V1
Nov 20, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THIS INSTRUCTION OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE ANY BURRS OR ROUGH EDGES ON THE LUGGAGE RACK BRACES THAT SUPPORT THE UPPER TWO LUGGAGE SHELVES.
2011-0303_V1
Mar 3, 2011
160000 STRUCTURE
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) OUTLINES THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF INTERIOR PLY-LAYER OF VERTICEL MATERIAL DUE TO WATER LEAKS, AND THE VERTICELL PLY-LAYER BECOMES DAMAGED.
2011-0303_V1
Mar 3, 2011
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) OUTLINES THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF INTERIOR PLY-LAYER OF VERTICEL MATERIAL DUE TO WATER LEAKS, AND THE VERTICELL PLY-LAYER BECOMES DAMAGED.
ELDORADO AEROTECH — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ELDORADO AEROTECH across all model years (1997–2018).
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Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ELDORADO AEROTECH — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |