Recall 19V238000: Vantage Mobility International, LLC
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 19V238000 was filed by Vantage Mobility International, LLC and received on March 26, 2019.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SEATS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 12.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on March 25, 2019.
- Production dates listed: March 4, 2017 to February 14, 2019.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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.
Consequence (official text)
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy (official text)
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.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2015 to 2018 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2015 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2015 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Airstream Interstate inherited from the chassis
- 2015 Winnebago View inherited from the chassis
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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