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Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach Recall 19V249: Rear Seat May Not Lock, Raising Injury Risk in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 19V249, reported March 28, 2019, 4 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Sprinter-based mini coaches with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway rear seats may have a seat cushion that does not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop. The seat cushion can move out of position when it is rotated up from the stowed position.

If the seat back moves in a crash, the person sitting in that seat has an increased risk of injury. Owners should contact Royale Limousine customer service at 1-800-544-5587. Royale will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect and repair the seat free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls as well.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V249Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale
Component
SEATS
Problem
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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

Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach201520162017