2016 Eldorado Aero Elite recalls and problems
The 2016 Eldorado Aero Elite has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Eldorado dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2016 Eldorado Aero Elite vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2016 Eldorado Aero Elite recalls
Recall 18V-583: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 16V-616: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Aero Elite 300 and 320 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2011, to June 9, 2016 and built on Ford and Navistar chassis. The intermediate side lamps may not stay illuminated when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lamps do not stay illuminated when the headlights are activated, it can decrease the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Eldorado National will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate side lamps, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado National customer service at 1-800- 955-4236 or by email at [email protected].
Recall 16V-447: Electrical System
Problem: 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 that may break and result in electrical arcing.
Risk: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Eldorado Aero Elite have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Eldorado Aero Elite: 18V-583 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 16V-616 (exterior lighting), 16V-447 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Eldorado recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Eldorado dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.