2018 FORD TRANSIT; 2017 FORD TRANSIT; 2015 FORD TRANSIT; 2016 FORD TRANSIT
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
National Van Builders is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from its stored position to an upright position, it may not remain locked in place during a crash or sudden stop, increasing the risk of injury to seat occupants. The affected vehicles have foldaway seats with part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, or 75719.
National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat for free. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners of affected vehicles should contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.
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."
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.