SPARTAN ADVANTAGE 2016: SEATS
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : ADVANTAGE | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2016-01-15 - 2016-01-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V309000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-06-06 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-05-17 | Date Added to Database: 2016-05-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National-Kansas | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2 | ||
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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." |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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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. |
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