CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vans modified with Freedman Seating GO-ES rear seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop. The affected vehicles include certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vans, 2018 Ford Transit Connect vans, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vans that were modified with these seats.
If the seat back moves during a crash, the occupant faces an increased risk of injury. Owners should contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543 to request a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019.
The repair is provided free of charge, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 20152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect | 2018 |
| RAM Promaster | 2016 |