Vantage Mobility International (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Vantage Mobility International – Seat Back may not Stay Upright
| Report Received Date | 03/26/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V238000 |
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 12 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V238000) |
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