Freedman Seating Company | NHTSA Recall #20E004000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20E004000 by Freedman Seating Company. Affecting foldaway seat assemblies, part numbers 43705, 45467, 26400, 26401, 82880, 82881, 82932, and 325, and 2pl bench seat part number 315 Includes 2,500 affected units, Improperly Assembled Retractor/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsfoldaway seat assemblies, part numbers 43705, 45467, 26400, 26401, 82880, 82881, 82932, and 325, and 2pl bench seat part number 315
Defect 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."
Corrective Action
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.