Eldorado National-Kansas: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Eldorado National-Kansas in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 12, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes

Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerotech, AeroElite, Aerolite, Advantage, Transtech, and Krystal shuttle buses and model year 2006-2014 VersaShuttle shuttle buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

NHTSA ID: 15V750000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,978

Consequence Summary:

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action:

Eldorado will notify owners, and Ricon will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-785-827-1033, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 3, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Belt may Unlatch Unexpectedly/FMVSS 210

Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2015 Amerivan vehicles built on Toyota Sienna chassis manufactured July 1, 2015, to August 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Toyota seat belt tab may not properly latch to the Amerivan's Qstem seat belt buckle assembly. As a result, the seat belt may unlatch unexpectedly when pulled on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage."

NHTSA ID: 15V556000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 23

Consequence Summary:

If the seat belt unlatches, the occupant would not be properly restrained and is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will install a new Q-stem assembly with an alternate buckle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Eldorado customer service at 1-785-827-1033.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 47.83

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May 5, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear Shock Absorbers may Separate

ElDorado National-Kansas (ElDorado) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Amerivan 10 vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to April 8, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the upper rear shock absorber mounting bracket and the upper end of the shock absorber may separate from the chassis, possibly causing damage to the heater hose or the fuel filler hose.

NHTSA ID: 15V264000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 201

Consequence Summary:

If the loose rear shock absorber damages the fuel filler hose, fuel may leak and increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

ElDorado will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bracket with a revised bracket that will be welded to the vehicle chassis. A suspension strap will also be added. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact ElDorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-785-827-1033.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 59.7

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