2015 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ram Promaster | 2018 Ford Transit | 2018 Ford Transit Connect | 2019 Ford Transit — Seats
Published March 25, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 22, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V229000, published March 25, 2019 and initiated March 22, 2019. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2015 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ram Promaster | 2018 Ford Transit | 2018 Ford Transit Connect | 2019 Ford Transit — Seats.
What's the hazard
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. 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 to do
TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TRANSIT
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2015 FORD TRANSIT | 2016 FORD TRANSIT | 2017 FORD TRANSIT | 2016 RAM PROMASTER | 2018 FORD TRANSIT | 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2019 FORD TRANSIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ram Promaster | 2018 Ford Transit | 2018 Ford Transit Connect | 2019 Ford Transit — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V229000 on March 25, 2019. Reported hazard: TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. 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 should I do if I have this product?
TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TRANSIT.