Mercedes Royale recall: Seats
What is wrong
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc DBA Royale (Royale Limousine) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes Sprinter-based mini coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 437052OLHIFOLD and 43705PFOLDSS. 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 could happen
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Royale Limousine will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale Limousine customer service at 1-800-544-5587.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V249000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Cabot Coach Builders Inc Dba Royale
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 6, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2015 to Mar 1, 2018
- Part
- Seats
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 207
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.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.