Defect Description For Recall
Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) Is Recalling Certain Family Seat, Family 3Pta And Ics Seats Manufactured January 15, 2016, To January 29, 2016. Due To Bolt Failure, The Affected Seats May Separate From The Base Frame. As Such, These Seats Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (Fmvss) Number 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
FREEDMAN
Model Of Vehicle
FAMILY SEAT 36360
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E037000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat May Separate From The Base Frame, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
Freedman Will Notify The Bus Manufacturers That Purchased The Affected Seats And Will Provide New, Replacement Seats Free Of Charge. Freedman Began Notifying The Affected Bus Manufacturers On April 15, 2016. The Bus Manufacturers Will Conduct Recalls To Notify The Bus Owners And Provide Them With A Free Remedy. Owners May Contact Their Bus Manufacturer Or Freedman Customer Service At 1-800-443-4540.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freedman Seating Company
Start Of Manufacture
20160115
End Of Manufacture
20160129
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
813
Date Owners Notified
20160415
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freedman Seating Company
Date Report Received
20160422
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222