Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V309000 Reported May 17, 2016

Seat may separate from the base frame/fmvss 222

Eldorado National-kansas · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V309000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Eldorado National-kansas
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 17, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Eldorado National-kansas dealer and reference recall ID 16V309000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V309000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V309000?

NHTSA recall 16V309000 was issued by Eldorado National-kansas on May 17, 2016. It addresses: Seat may separate from the base frame/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eldorado National-kansas dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V309000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.