FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2018: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V229000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT CONNECT | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-12-19 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-25 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-10 - 2018-08-02
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 776
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.
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.
