Seat beltsRecall 20V-147 · 2017–2019 Eldorado World Trans
Eldorado National-Kansas recall 20V-147 covers 667 2017–2019 Eldorado World Trans for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 27% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V147000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The 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.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
27%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.