NHTSA Campaign 19V229000
SEATS
Issued by TransitWorks · Reported Mar 22, 2019 · 776 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2015 | 776 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2016 | 776 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2017 | 776 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2018 | 776 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2019 | 776 |
| FORD | TRANSIT CONNECT | 2018 | 776 |
| RAM | PROMASTER | 2016 | 776 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V229000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.