Recall 19V229000: 2015–2019 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, 2016 Ram Promaster
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 22, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 776
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 2015 Ford Transit
- 2016 Ford Transit
- 2017 Ford Transit
- 2018 Ford Transit
- 2019 Ford Transit
- 2018 Ford Transit Connect
- 2016 Ram Promaster
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V229000
- Manufacturer
- TransitWorks
- Owner letters
- Dec 19, 2019
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology