Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V926000 Reported December 18, 2018

Seat back may not stay upright/fmvss 207, 210

Eldorado National- California, Inc. · N/A · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V926000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 18, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Eldorado national-california, inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 arrivo, ezr max brt and passport buses. 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. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Eldorado national california has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2019. owners may contact eldorado national-california customer service at 1-909-591-9557 or freedman seating company at 1-800-443-4540.

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- California, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V926000 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 18V926000

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

What is recall 18V926000?

NHTSA recall 18V926000 was issued by Eldorado National- California, Inc. on December 18, 2018. It addresses: Seat back may not stay upright/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eldorado National- California, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V926000 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.