2017 Eldorado World Trans problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts 2020-03-16 · campaign 20V147000 · 667 vehicles
Defect: Eldorado National-Kansas is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ford World Trans E-series vehicles. The seat belt may not be properly secured to the side wall. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the seat belt is not properly secured in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Eldorado National-Kansas will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the occupant restraint upper securement L-track and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 12, 2020. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236.
Seats 2018-11-09 · campaign 18V788000 · 27 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2018-08-31 · campaign 18V583000 · 244 vehicles
Defect: 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, "Platfo
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2023-06-02 · 511640B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to general motors recall 23v247: "these vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear hvac system. if the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's connectors or cut wires unsealed, exposure to moisture or cont
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-02-28 · 2020-0044 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to replace the disconnect to ep4 board power cable.
Structure:frame And Members 2019-04-18 · 2018-0030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to inspect and repair by adding a weld in the bottom step entry door assembly.
Structure:frame And Members 2019-04-05 · 2019-0033 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to add sealant to the back side of the wheel well and sidewall skin to prevent water intrusion to the vehicle interior.
Equipment:mechanical 2019-04-01 · 2019-0032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to inspect and repair ev-1 or ev-96 evaporator installation.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.