Does the 2016 Eldorado Aerotech have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2016 Eldorado Aerotech recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Eldorado dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Eldorado Aerotech?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2016 Eldorado Aerotech recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2016 Eldorado Aerotech. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Eldorado been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Eldorado dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2016 Eldorado Aerotech recalls, newest first

November 9, 2018NHTSA 18V78800027 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 31, 2018NHTSA 18V583000244 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Eldorado Aerotech, Aero Elite, Transtech, Advantage, World Trans and Impulse transit buses, equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Consequence: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Eldorado will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 20, 2016NHTSA 16V44700053 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 17, 2016NHTSA 16V3090002 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

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."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2016 Eldorado Aerotech were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2016 Eldorado Aerotech have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 Eldorado Aerotech recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Eldorado dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Eldorado Aerotech?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.