Freedman Seating Company: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Freedman Seating Company in 2016. See the detail of the recall below.

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April 22, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat May Separate From the Base Frame/FMVSS 222

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."

NHTSA ID: 16E037000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 813

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, the seat may separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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