NHTSA Recall 18V782000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V782000; Date: Nov. 6, 2018
in the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ford Transit; 2016 Ford Transit; 2017 Ford Transit; 2018 Ford Transit
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: National Van Builders, Inc.
Affected Units:: 475
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
national van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in november 2018. owners may contact national van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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