Royale Recalls 2015-2017 Mercedes Sprinter Coaches Due to Seat Lock Defect
Royale is recalling 2015-2017 Mercedes Sprinter-based mini coaches because the rear seat cushion may not stay locked in place during a crash or sudden stop.
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 a seat component may fail to lock during a crash, resulting in an increased risk of injury to occupants.
Plain-English summary
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale (Royale Limousine) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes Sprinter-based mini coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The affected vehicles use specific seat part numbers: 437052OLHIFOLD and 43705PFOLDSS.
The defect involves the back seat cushion, which may not remain locked into place when rotated from the stowed position to the upright position under load, such as during a crash or a sudden stop. If the seat back moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Royale Limousine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the seat free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale Limousine customer service at 1-800-544-5587 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES ROYALE SPRINTER COACH
- Brand
- MERCEDES ROYALE
- Manufacturer
- Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale
- Category
- Vehicle — Mini Coach / Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- SPRINTER COACH
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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