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2015-2019 Ford Transit, Ford Transit Connect and others recall: seats

Transitworks reported this safety recall on March 22, 2019. It covers about 776 vehicles.

vehicles affected
776
reported
Mar 22, 2019
owners notified
Dec 19, 2019
related complaints
7

Seats

What is wrong
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 19V229000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about seats problems.

Questions about recall 19V229000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2019 Ford Transit, Ford Transit Connect and others seats?

Yes. Recall 19V229000, reported on March 22, 2019, covers about 776 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V229000?

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.

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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