BLUE BIRD TRANSIT 2017: SEATS

Make : BLUE BIRD Model : TRANSIT Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2014-08-01 - 2019-03-29
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V333000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-05-27 Date Received by ODI: 2019-04-29 Date Added to Database: 2019-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18E-076
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 544
Summary:
      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.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.