CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.
- 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 vehicles were modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, and the back seat cushion may not stay locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
If the seat back moves in a crash, the person sitting in that seat faces an increased risk of injury.
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners can contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 2015201620172018 |
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