Recall 19V238000

SEATS

Report Date
20190326
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 FORD F-250
2015 FORD TRANSIT
2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500
2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500
2016 FORD TRANSIT
2017 FORD TRANSIT
2018 FORD TRANSIT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.