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.
Driverge Vehicle Innovations – Seat Back may not Stay Upright
| Report Received Date | 03/22/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V229000 |
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 776 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V229000) |
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