2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit | 2007 Ford F-250 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Ford Transit — Seats
Published March 26, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 26, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V238000, published March 26, 2019. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit | 2007 Ford F-250 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Ford Transit — Seats.
What's the hazard
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. 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.
What to do
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- SPRINTER 3500
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2017 FORD TRANSIT | 2016 FORD TRANSIT | 2015 FORD TRANSIT | 2007 FORD F-250 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2018 FORD TRANSIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit | 2007 Ford F-250 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018 Ford Transit — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V238000 on March 26, 2019. Reported hazard: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: SPRINTER 3500.