ELDORADO 2016 ELDORADO AEROTECH Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 ELDORADO AEROTECH
Brand
ELDORADO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Eldorado National- Kansas is recalling certain 2016 ELDORADO AEROTECH vehicles due to seats issues. In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026