Check a VIN

2007-2018 Ford F-250, Ford Transit and others recall: seats

Vantage Mobility International, LLC reported this safety recall on March 26, 2019. It covers about 12 vehicles.

vehicles affected
12
reported
Mar 26, 2019
owners notified
Mar 25, 2019
related complaints
6

Seats

What is wrong
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S 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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1‑800‑443‑4540.

Recall number 19V238000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about seats problems.

2007 Ford F-2502015 Ford Transit2016 Ford Transit2017 Ford Transit2018 Ford Transit2015 Freightliner Sprinter 25002015 Freightliner Sprinter 35002015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Questions about recall 19V238000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2018 Ford F-250, Ford Transit and others seats?

Yes. Recall 19V238000, reported on March 26, 2019, covers about 12 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V238000?

Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1‑800‑443‑4540.

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Ford F-250?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history