Freedman Seating Company: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Freedman Seating Company in 2018. See the detail of the recall below.

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August 3, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, 210

Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

NHTSA ID: 18E076000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,000

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Freedman will notify affected the vehicle builders, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 45.67

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