Freedman Family 3pta 28988 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16E037000
Manufacturer: Freedman Seating Company
Manufactured Begin Date: January 15th, 2016
Manufactured End Date: January 29th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: April 15th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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."

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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.