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Driverge Ford T-350 Recall 24V382: Seat Back May Release in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

NHTSA campaign 24V382, reported May 30, 2024, 41 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2023-2024 Ford T-350 vehicles fitted with GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats may have a recliner mechanism that does not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As a result, the seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, and the seat does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 for seat belt assembly anchorages.

A seat back that gives way during a crash increases the risk of injury to the occupant, since the seat belt may not hold the body in place as intended. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange a repair promptly.

The remedy is free. Driverge will work with the seat equipment manufacturer to inspect and repair the seats as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Driverge customer service at 1-330-861-1118 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V382Driverge Vehicle Innovations
Component
SEATS
Problem
Driverge Vehicle Innovations (Driverge) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford T-350 vehicles, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Driverge will work with the equipment manufacturer to inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact Driverge customer service at 1-330-861-1118 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Driverge Ford T-35020232024