NHTSA Recall # | 128818 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V229000 |
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Manufacturer | TransitWorks |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TRANSIT |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SEATS |
Date of notification | 19/12/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/07/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/12/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/03/19 |
Report created | 25/03/19 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 776 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |