National Van Builders (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems.”
National Van Builders – Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207
| Report Received Date | 11/06/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V782000 |
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 475 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V782000) |
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