Recall 19V333000

SEATS

Report Date
20190429
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
11 models

Defect Description

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway 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

New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 FORD TRANSIT
2014 RAM PROMASTER
2015 FORD TRANSIT
2015 RAM PROMASTER
2016 FORD TRANSIT
2016 RAM PROMASTER
2017 FORD TRANSIT
2017 RAM PROMASTER
2018 FORD TRANSIT
2018 RAM PROMASTER
2019 RAM PROMASTER

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