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.