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Eldorado Aerotech Recall 16V447: Electrical Part May Break and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 16V447, reported June 20, 2016, 53 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A component in the power distribution center may break, which can cause electrical arcing. Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.

The affected part is in the vehicle's electrical power distribution center. The recall covers certain shuttle buses built between March 4, 2016, and April 22, 2016, on Ford, Chevrolet, and Navistar chassis. Eldorado National-Kansas will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the affected component within the power distribution center free of charge. Owners can contact Eldorado customer service at 1-800-955-4236. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V447Eldorado National-Kansas
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2016 Aerotech, Aero Elite, and Advantage shuttle buses manufactured March 4, 2016, to April 22, 2016 and built on Ford, Chevrolet, and Navistar chassis. These vehicles have a component in the electrical power distribution center that may break and result in electrical arcing.
Risk
Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected component within the power distribution center, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Owners may contact Eldorado 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.

Affected vehicles

Eldorado Advantage2016
Eldorado Aero Elite2016
Eldorado Aerotech2016