2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT RECALL - #19V229000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT |
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| Manufacturer |
TransitWorks |
| Manufactured between |
5/10/2018 - 8/2/2018 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/2019 |
| Influenced by |
TransitWorks |
| Owners Notified on |
12/19/2019 |
| # Affected |
776 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
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