BLUE BIRD TRANSIT 2017: SEATS

Make : BLUE BIRD Model : TRANSIT Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2016-01-04 - 2018-07-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V332000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-16 Date Received by ODI: 2019-03-01 Date Added to Database: 2019-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 90
Summary:
      Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles "Prime-Time" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back 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.
Consequence:
      In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy:
      Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.