FREEDMAN FREEDMAN FOLDAWAY SEAT Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
FREEDMAN FOLDAWAY SEAT
Brand
FREEDMAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Freedman Seating Company is recalling certain FREEDMAN FOLDAWAY SEAT equipment due to seat belts:front:retractor issues. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Freedman Seating Company (Freedman) is recalling certain Foldaway Seat Assemblies, part numbers 43705, 45467, 26400, 26401, 82880, 82881, 82932, and 325, and 2pl Bench seat part number 315. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Freedman will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those companies will replace the retractors, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact 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