Freedman Foldaway Seat recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 6, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Freedman Seating Company recalls Freedman Foldaway Seat, Bench Seat

Recall number

20E004000

Brand / firm

Freedman

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,500 units

Why it was recalled

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain Foldaway Seat Assemblies, part numbers 43705, 45467, 26400, 26401, 82880, 82881, 82932, and 325, and 2pl Bench seat part number 315. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What to do

Freedman will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those companies will replace the retractors, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.