NHTSA Recall 18V788000
Filed by Eldorado National-Kansas. Component: Seats. Reported 2018-11-09. An estimated 27 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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 this recall
- 2014 Eldorado Aerolite
- 2015 Eldorado Aerolite
- 2016 Eldorado Aerolite
- 2017 Eldorado Aerolite
- 2018 Eldorado Aerolite
- 2014 Eldorado Aerotech
- 2015 Eldorado Aerotech
- 2016 Eldorado Aerotech
- 2017 Eldorado Aerotech
- 2018 Eldorado Aerotech
- 2014 Eldorado World Trans
- 2015 Eldorado World Trans
- 2016 Eldorado World Trans
- 2017 Eldorado World Trans
- 2018 Eldorado World Trans