OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
20E004000
Seat Belts:front:retractor
Reported Feb 6, 2020 · Freedman Seating Company
Summary
Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain Foldaway Seat Assemblies, part numbers 43705, 45467, 26400, 26401, 82880, 82881, 82932, and 325, and 2pl Bench seat part number 315. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Freedman will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those companies will replace the retractors, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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