Vantage Mobility | NHTSA Recall #19V238000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V238000 by Vantage Mobility. Affecting 2015-2018 ford transit van, mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2007 ford f-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with freedman go-3s foldaway seats Includes 12 affected units, Seat Back may not Stay Upright, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2018 ford transit van, mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2007 ford f-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with freedman go-3s foldaway seats

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V238000

Manufacturer: Vantage Mobility

Report Received Date: 2019-03-26T00:00:00

Subject: Seat back may not stay upright

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 16.67

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NHTSA ID: 19V238000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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