MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2015: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V238000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-25 2019-03-26 2019-03-26

Production Dates: 2019-01-14 - 2019-02-14

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

Vantage Mobility International, LLC "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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.