The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E004000·Announced 2020-02-06

Freedman Seat Belt Retractor Recall for Improper Occupant Securing

Freedman Seating Company is recalling certain seat assemblies because the seat belt retractor block out zone may not be set correctly, potentially failing to secure occupants.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat belts may fail to secure occupants, increasing injury risk in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Freedman Seating Company is recalling certain Foldaway Seat Assemblies and 2pl Bench seats. The affected part numbers include 43705, 45467, 26400, 26401, 82880, 82881, 82932, 325, and 315. The recall involves approximately 2,500 units.

The defect involves the seat belt retractor block out zone, which may not have been set correctly. This issue can result in a seat belt that does not properly secure the occupant, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR recall
Manufacturer
Freedman Seating Company
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt Assemblies
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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