NHTSA Campaign 19V238000
SEATS
Issued by Vantage Mobility International, LLC · Reported Mar 26, 2019 · 12 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-250 | 2007 | 12 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2015 | 12 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2016 | 12 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2017 | 12 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2018 | 12 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 | 12 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 | 12 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 | 12 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V238000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.