Freedman Go-es Double Rigid Seat recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 13, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Freedman Seating Company recalls Freedman Go-es Double Rigid Seat, Go-es Double Flipseat

Recall number

21E046000

Brand / firm

Freedman

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 400 units

Why it was recalled

A passenger may remove their seat belt when the retractor locks, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain GO-ES Double Flipseat, part number 46183, and GO-ES Double Rigid Seat, part number 92585 passenger seats. The seat belt retractor may lock when the vehicle is on an incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What to do

Freedman will provide inspection and repair instructions, free of charge. Notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 800-443-4540.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.