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NHTSARecalled May 17, 2016 · #16V309000

Seat May Separate From the Base Frame/FMVSS 222

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Seat May Separate From the Base Frame/FMVSS 222
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Eldorado National-Kansas
Model numbers
2016 Advantage
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice