NHTSA Recall 18V788000: Seats
Eldorado National-Kansas reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Eldorado Aerolite.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V788000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 9, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National-Kansas) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Eldorado National Aerolite, Aerotech, Impulse, and World Trans vehicles, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Eldorado National-Kansas will notify owners, and Freedman Seating Company will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas 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 18V788000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Aerolite | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Eldorado Aerotech | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Eldorado World Trans | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Goshen Impulse | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.