Freedman Family 3pta 28988 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 22, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Freedman Seating Company recalls Freedman — 4 models

Recall number

16E037000

Brand / firm

Freedman

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 813 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, the seat may separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What was recalled

Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain Family Seat, Family 3pta and ICS seats manufactured January 15, 2016, to January 29, 2016. Due to bolt failure, the affected seats may separate from the base frame. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

What to do

Freedman will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected seats and will provide new, replacement seats free of charge. Freedman began notifying the affected bus manufacturers on April 15, 2016. The bus manufacturers will conduct recalls to notify the bus owners and provide them with a free remedy. Owners may contact their bus manufacturer or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.