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2015-2018 Ford Transit recall: seats

National Van Builders, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 6, 2018. It covers about 475 vehicles.

vehicles affected
475
reported
Nov 6, 2018
owners notified
Nov 26, 2018
related complaints
5

Seats

What is wrong
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1‑508‑222‑2272.

Recall number 18V782000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about seats problems.

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Questions about recall 18V782000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Ford Transit seats?

Yes. Recall 18V782000, reported on November 6, 2018, covers about 475 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V782000?

National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1‑508‑222‑2272.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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