Freedman Seating Company | NHTSA Recall #16E037000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E037000 by Freedman Seating Company. Affecting family seat, family 3pta and ics seats manufactured january 15, 2016, to january 29, 2016 Includes 813 affected units, Seat May Separate From the Base Frame/FMVSS 222, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsfamily seat, family 3pta and ics seats manufactured january 15, 2016, to january 29, 2016
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.