Recall 19V229000

SEATS

Report Date
20190322
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 FORD TRANSIT
2016 FORD TRANSIT
2016 RAM PROMASTER
2017 FORD TRANSIT
2018 FORD TRANSIT
2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
2019 FORD TRANSIT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.