NHTSA Recall 16V012000: Seats
Eldorado National- California, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 897 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Eldorado Arrivo.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V012000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | January 14, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 8, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Eldorado National-California , Inc. (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Axess and EZRM, 2011-2015 XHF, and 2014-2016 Arrivo vehicles equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Safety risk
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-909-591-9557.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V012000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Arrivo | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Eldorado Axess | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Eldorado Ezrm | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Eldorado Xhf | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.