NHTSAGeneral Alert
Freedman Seating Company - Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210
Published: March 14, 2024Recall ID: 24E026000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain 2place GO-ES Space Save Foldaway Seats part numbers, 88335, 89316, and 1place GO-ES Space Save Foldaway Seat part numbers, 102860, and 102861. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Affected Products
Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 210 |
| Nhtsa id | 24E026000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E026000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Freedman Seating Company |
| Defect summary | Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain 2place GO-ES Space Save Foldaway Seats part numbers, 88335, 89316, and 1place GO-ES Space Save Foldaway Seat part numbers, 102860, and 102861. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Completion rate | 9.88 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. |
| Consequence summary | The seat back could release under the shoulder belt load, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 769 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |