The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E076000·Announced 2018-08-03

Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats Recalled for Crash Safety Non-Compliance

Freedman Seating Company is recalling GO-ES Foldaway Seats because the cushion may not stay locked during a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the seat may fail to remain locked during a crash, resulting in an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Plain-English summary

Freedman Seating Company is recalling certain GO-ES Foldaway Seats, including part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. The recall involves approximately 3,000 units. The defect occurs when the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position; under load, such as in a crash or sudden stop, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place.

These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Freedman will notify affected vehicle builders, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
Freedman Seating Company
Category
Vehicle — Seating Systems
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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