NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Eldorado Aero Elite Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Eldorado Aero Elite has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Eldorado dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Eldorado Aero Elite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA #19V261000Reported April 1, 2019 · Eldorado National-Kansas
Potentially affected: 296 vehicles
Defect description
Eldorado National- Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aerotech shuttle buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with ASA Electronics back-up camera display recalled under 19E-009. The displays may revert back to the factory default settings, possibly causing the camera image to be reversed.
Safety consequence
If the display displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Eldorado will notify owners and dealers will install a repair module to the wiring to prevent the image from reversing. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas 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.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA #18V583000Reported August 31, 2018 · Eldorado National-Kansas
Potentially affected: 244 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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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