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Goshen Impulse Recall 18V788: Rear seat may not lock upright, raising crash injury risk

NHTSA campaign 18V788, reported November 9, 2018, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, the rear seat cushion may not stay locked in place when it is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position. Under load, such as during a crash or a sudden stop, the cushion may not remain secured.

If the seat back moves in a crash, the occupant faces an increased risk of injury. Owners should not assume the seat is secure and should have the issue addressed promptly.

The repair is free. Freedman Seating Company will repair the foldaway seats at no charge, and Eldorado National-Kansas will notify owners. To ask about the recall, contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V788Eldorado National-Kansas
Component
SEATS
Problem
Eldorado National-Kansas (Eldorado National-Kansas) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Eldorado National Aerolite, Aerotech, Impulse, and World Trans vehicles, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Eldorado National-Kansas will notify owners, and Freedman Seating Company will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Eldorado National-Kansas customer service at 1-800-955-4236.
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.

Affected vehicles

Eldorado Aerolite20142015201620172018
Eldorado Aerotech20142015201620172018
Eldorado World Trans20142015201620172018
Goshen Impulse20142015201620172018