NHTSA Recall 20V250000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V250000; Date: May. 5, 2020
an unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 Ford Transit; 2020 Ford Transit; 2019 RAM Promaster
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: National Van Builders, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
national van builders, inc. (national van builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 ford transit and 2019 ram promaster vans equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats. the seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
How to Fix:
national van builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 26, 2020. owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or national van builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
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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