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Freedman Seats recall

Recalled April 22, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16E037000 · Freedman

Hazard
In the event of a crash, the seat may separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Freedman will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected seats and will provide new, replacement seats free of charge. Freedman began notifying the affected bus manufacturers on April 15, 2016. The bus manufacturers will conduct recalls to notify the bus owners and provide them with a free remedy. Owners may contact their bus manufacturer or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Units
813 units

Description

Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain Family Seat, Family 3pta and ICS seats manufactured January 15, 2016, to January 29, 2016. Due to bolt failure, the affected seats may separate from the base frame. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

What to do

Freedman will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected seats and will provide new, replacement seats free of charge. Freedman began notifying the affected bus manufacturers on April 15, 2016. The bus manufacturers will conduct recalls to notify the bus owners and provide them with a free remedy. Owners may contact their bus manufacturer or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Product
Freedman FAMILY 3PTA 28968 · Freedman FAMILY 3PTA 28988 · Freedman FAMILY SEAT 36360 · Freedman ICS 50500
Manufacturer(s)
Freedman Seating Company

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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