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NHTSARecalled 2020-04-20

Ford Motor Company — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Is my product affected?

2020 FORD TRANSIT; 2019 RAM PROMASTER; 2019 FORD TRANSIT

  • Brand FORD
  • Brand RAM

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may not have been set correctly, which could result in a seat belt that does not properly secure the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

TransitWorks will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the retractors at no charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Affected consumers should contact their dealer to have the retractors replaced.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What should I do?

TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.

Details from the source

TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point 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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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