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HighNHTSA·21E046000·Announced 2021-05-13

Freedman Seating Recalls GO-ES Passenger Seats Due to Seat Belt Retractor Defect

Freedman Seating Company is recalling GO-ES Double Flipseat and Double Rigid Seat models because the seat belt retractor may lock on inclines, increasing injury risk.

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 safety-critical component (seat belt retractor) that fails to meet federal safety standards, creating a risk of injury if the belt is removed, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Freedman Seating Company is recalling certain GO-ES Double Flipseat (part number 46183) and GO-ES Double Rigid Seat (part number 92585) passenger seats. The recall involves approximately 400 units. The defect involves the seat belt retractor, which may lock when the vehicle is on an incline. As a result, these seats fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

If the retractor locks, a passenger may remove their seat belt, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Freedman will provide inspection and repair instructions free of charge. Notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 800-443-4540 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR recall
Manufacturer
Freedman Seating Company
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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