Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided having at least one lower seat member which defines a seat face for a seat occupant and a backrest which, on the one hand, can be adjusted in terms of the inclination thereof relative to the lower seat member in a position for use or comfort position, in which the back of a seat occupant can be supported by means of the backrest in accordance with provisions and which, on the other hand, can be pivoted out of the position for use in the direction toward the lower seat member into a non-use position, for example, a so-called cargo position, in which a person can sit on the vehicle seat not in accordance with provisions. There is provided on the vehicle seat a self-locking-free drive device.