Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V616000 Reported August 24, 2016

Side lamps may not stay illuminated/fmvss 108

Eldorado National-kansas · N/A · 320 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V616000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
320
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 24, 2016
Completion Rate
26.88

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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 bussupport@eldorado-bus.com.

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 16V616000 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 16V616000

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

What is recall 16V616000?

NHTSA recall 16V616000 was issued by Eldorado National-kansas on August 24, 2016. It addresses: Side lamps may not stay illuminated/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 320 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 16V616000 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.