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NHTSA Recall 16V447000: Electrical system

Eldorado National-Kansas reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Eldorado Advantage.

53
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2016
owners notified (July 29)
NHTSA campaign16V447000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedJune 20, 2016
Owner notificationJuly 29, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

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 16V447000

Make and modelModel years
Eldorado Advantage2016
Eldorado Aero Elite2016
Eldorado Aerotech2016

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.