Recalls for 2015 Eldorado Amerivan

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 2015-09-03
Description
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.

Consequence
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.  

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.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2016-04-18
Description
Eldorado national-kansas (eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 amerivan and amerivan 10 vehicles manufactured september 1, 2009, to march 28, 2016 on dodge and chrysler minivan chassis.  The crimp fastener on the fuel line assembly of the affected vehicles may not be fully crimped, allowing fuel to leak at the hose to fitting assembly.

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and rework or replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on may 11, 2016.  Owners may contact eldorado mobility customer service at 1-866-392-6300.

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.