FORD TRANSIT 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V205000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-21 2019-03-18 2019-03-18

Production Dates: 2015-02-24 - 2018-07-10

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 471

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

Quality Van Sales, Inc. "Quality Van" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

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.Please provide the following information: