The defect
ElDorado Mobility is recalling certain 2010-2017 Amerivan in heavier duty cycles or with higher mileage that the Suspension Air Bag does not meet current integrity standards. The rear suspension air bags may fail unexpectedly.
The risk
A loss of rear suspension from air bag failure can adversely affect the control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
ElDorado Mobility will inspect and repair the rear suspension air bags, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact ElDorado Mobility customer service at 1-866-392-6300.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| Eldorado Amerivan 10 | 2017 | 0 | 2 |
Other suspension recalls in 2017
42 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the suspension; Eldorado Mobility filed 2 campaigns in all.
| 17V800000 13 Dec 2017 | East Manufacturing Corp. |
| 17V727000 17 Nov 2017 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 17V703000 8 Nov 2017 | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
| 17V693000 2 Nov 2017 | REV Recreation Group |
| 17V651000 16 Oct 2017 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 17V643000 12 Oct 2017 | Keystone RV Company |
| 17V637000 11 Oct 2017 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 17V577000 20 Sept 2017 | Hyundai Motor America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017