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May 21, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V355000
Seat Back Malfunction/FMVSS 208
The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V355
Manufacturer Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 9
Summary
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford
Transit vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2024. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
All info is provided from Freedman Seating recall notice —-
During an FMVSS 207/210 test in the company’s test lab on 1/26/2024, the 2place GO-ES Spacer Saver Foldaway Seat was unable to sustain the test load on the shoulder belts. Seat back adjusted position forward under load when the seat back was in fully reclined position. Investigation of the production processes for these seats on 1/29/2024 determined the welding fixtures for the recliner mechanism were not being used properly. An experienced welder who had been welding this component left the company on December 8, 2023. Welder who took over this process was not effectively trained in the use of the welding fixtures and neglected to use the additional fixture that was needed to accurately locate the recliner mechanism relative to the seat back stop.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | TRANSIT CONVERSION | 2023-2024 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V355-7812.PDF 216.569KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V355-4494.pdf 645.548KB
Recall 573 Report – 05/21/2024
RCLRPT-24V355-3862.PDF 216.802KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-355
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles MAY 21, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-355 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles Address : 56616 Elk Park Drive
Elkhart IN 46516
Company phone : 574-293-9191
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 9
Estimated percentage with defect : 15 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Ford Transit Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : VAN Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : This recall is relevant to a select few Ford Transit Handicap Vans that had Freedman GO-ES Space Saver Fold Away Seats. The sales history for this seat was generated for the mentioned timeframe and an error rate was estimated based on the rejection rate we observed on the production floor in final seat assembly.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2023 – JAN 31, 2024 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FDAX2C84PKA96058 End : 1FDAX2C84PKA96058 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1FBAX2C80PKA19086 End : 1FBAX2C80PKA19086 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 1FBAX2C80PKA18756 End : 1FBAX2C80PKA18756 VIN Range 4 : Begin : 1FDAX2X80PKA88064 End : 1FDAX2X80PKA88064 VIN Range 5 : Begin : 1FDAX2X81PKA86243 End : 1FDAX2X81PKA86243 VIN Range 6 : Begin : 1FDAX2X82PKA88650 End : 1FDAX2X82PKA88650 VIN Range 7 : Begin : 1FDAX2X83PKA88446 End : 1FDAX2X83PKA88446 VIN Range 8 : Begin : 1FDVU4X8XPKB24316 End : 1FDVU4X8XPKB24316 VIN Range 9 : Begin : 1FDVU4X84PKB25185 End : 1FDVU4X84PKB25185 ✔ Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The seat back may not support an FMVSS 210 shoulder belt load when it is in the fully reclined position.
FMVSS 1 : 210 – Seat belt assembly anchorages
FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-355 Page 2 Description of the Safety Risk : If the seat back recliner mechanism is not fully engaged the seat back could release when a substantial load is applied to the shoulder belt potentially increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a vehicle crash.
Description of the Cause : Incorrect welding process and use of welding fixtures. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Freedman Seating Address : 4545 W. Augusta Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60651
Country : United States Chronology :
All info is provided from Freedman Seating recall notice —- During an FMVSS 207/210 test in the company’s test lab on 1/26/2024, the 2place GO-ES Spacer Saver Foldaway Seat was unable to sustain the test load on the shoulder belts. Seat back adjusted position forward under load when the seat back was in fully reclined position. Investigation of the production processes for these seats on 1/29/2024 determined the welding fixtures for the recliner mechanism were not being used properly. An experienced welder who had been welding this component left the company on December 8, 2023. Welder who took over this process was not effectively trained in the use of the welding fixtures and neglected to use the additional fixture that was needed to accurately locate the recliner mechanism relative to the seat back stop. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-355
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Freedman will notify those vehicle builders who purchased seats and
Freedman will provide a Seat Inspection & Repair Procedure. Freedman will reimburse the cost of any repairs relating to this recall at no cost to the vehicle manufacturer, dealer or owner. The recall will begin in May 2024. The remedy will consist of a visual inspection of the recliner mechanism lever when the seat back is in the upright and reclined positions. Instructions have been developed for this inspection and in how to determine if the seat requires rework. If the seat requires rework, instructions have been provided on how to do this. Seat disassembly nor no new parts are required. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The position of the recliner mechanism handle for the remedy component will be in the same position when the seat back is in the upright and the reclined positions.
The production welder was trained on the correct use of the welding fixtures. Also, the welding fixture was modified to make it easier to use. Finally, there is a quality check during final seat assembly to verify recliner mechanism is fully engaged in reclined position of the seat back. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All written letters provided by Freedman will be sent out to selling dealer
(s) by 5/22/2024 via UPS Ground. Emails will also be sent to the sales rep from the dealership notifying them of this recall and the immediate need for inspection of faulty parts.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 22, 2024 – MAY 24, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 27, 2024 – MAY 31, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-355
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles MAY 21, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-355 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles Address : 56616 Elk Park Drive
Elkhart IN 46516
Company phone : 574-293-9191
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 9
Estimated percentage with defect : 15 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2024 Ford Transit Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : VAN Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : This recall is relevant to a select few Ford Transit Handicap Vans that had Freedman GO-ES Space Saver Fold Away Seats. The sales history for this seat was generated for the mentioned timeframe and an error rate was estimated based on the rejection rate we observed on the production floor in final seat assembly.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2023 – JAN 31, 2024 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1FDAX2C84PKA96058 End : 1FDAX2C84PKA96058 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1FBAX2C80PKA19086 End : 1FBAX2C80PKA19086 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 1FBAX2C80PKA18756 End : 1FBAX2C80PKA18756 VIN Range 4 : Begin : 1FDAX2X80PKA88064 End : 1FDAX2X80PKA88064 VIN Range 5 : Begin : 1FDAX2X81PKA86243 End : 1FDAX2X81PKA86243 VIN Range 6 : Begin : 1FDAX2X82PKA88650 End : 1FDAX2X82PKA88650 VIN Range 7 : Begin : 1FDAX2X83PKA88446 End : 1FDAX2X83PKA88446 VIN Range 8 : Begin : 1FDVU4X8XPKB24316 End : 1FDVU4X8XPKB24316 VIN Range 9 : Begin : 1FDVU4X84PKB25185 End : 1FDVU4X84PKB25185 VIN Range 10 : Begin : 3C6MRVUGXPE544865 End : 3C6MRVUGXPE544865 VIN Range 11 : Begin : 3C6MRVUG9PE544873 End : 3C6MRVUG9PE544873 VIN Range 12 : Begin : 3C6MRVUG3PE530080 End : 3C6MRVUG3PE530080 ✔ Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The seat back may not support an FMVSS 210 shoulder belt load when it is in
the fully reclined position. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-355 Page 2 FMVSS 1 : 210 – Seat belt assembly anchorages FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the seat back recliner mechanism is not fully engaged the seat back could release when a substantial load is applied to the shoulder belt potentially increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a vehicle crash.
Description of the Cause : Incorrect welding process and use of welding fixtures. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Freedman Seating Address : 4545 W. Augusta Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60651
Country : United States Chronology :
All info is provided from Freedman Seating recall notice —- During an FMVSS 207/210 test in the company’s test lab on 1/26/2024, the 2place GO-ES Spacer Saver Foldaway Seat was unable to sustain the test load on the shoulder belts. Seat back adjusted position forward under load when the seat back was in fully reclined position. Investigation of the production processes for these seats on 1/29/2024 determined the welding fixtures for the recliner mechanism were not being used properly. An experienced welder who had been welding this component left the company on December 8, 2023. Welder who took over this process was not effectively trained in the use of the welding fixtures and neglected to use the additional fixture that was needed to accurately locate the recliner mechanism relative to the seat back stop. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-355
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Freedman will notify those vehicle builders who purchased seats and
Freedman will provide a Seat Inspection & Repair Procedure. Freedman will reimburse the cost of any repairs relating to this recall at no cost to the vehicle manufacturer, dealer or owner. The recall will begin in May 2024. The remedy will consist of a visual inspection of the recliner mechanism lever when the seat back is in the upright and reclined positions. Instructions have been developed for this inspection and in how to determine if the seat requires rework. If the seat requires rework, instructions have been provided on how to do this. Seat disassembly nor no new parts are required. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The position of the recliner mechanism handle for the remedy component will be in the same position when the seat back is in the upright and the reclined positions.
The production welder was trained on the correct use of the welding fixtures. Also, the welding fixture was modified to make it easier to use. Finally, there is a quality check during final seat assembly to verify recliner mechanism is fully engaged in reclined position of the seat back. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All written letters provided by Freedman will be sent out to selling dealer
(s) by 5/22/2024 via UPS Ground. Emails will also be sent to the sales rep from the dealership notifying them of this recall and the immediate need for inspection of faulty parts.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 22, 2024 – MAY 24, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 27, 2024 – MAY 31, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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