2019 Ford Transit | 2019 Ram Promaster | 2020 Ford Transit — Seat belts: front: retractor
Published May 6, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 5, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V250000, published May 6, 2020 and initiated May 5, 2020. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2019 Ford Transit | 2019 Ram Promaster | 2020 Ford Transit — Seat belts: front: retractor.
What's the hazard
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
What to do
National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TRANSIT
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2019 FORD TRANSIT | 2019 RAM PROMASTER | 2020 FORD TRANSIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Ford Transit | 2019 Ram Promaster | 2020 Ford Transit — Seat belts: front: retractor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V250000 on May 6, 2020. Reported hazard: National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
What should I do if I have this product?
National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TRANSIT.