FREEDMAN FREEDMAN FAMILY 3PTA 28988 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
FREEDMAN FAMILY 3PTA 28988
Brand
FREEDMAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Freedman Seating Company is recalling certain FREEDMAN FAMILY 3PTA 28988 equipment due to seats issues. In the event of a crash, the seat may separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, the seat may separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026