Seats
NHTSA campaign 19V205000 · announced March 18, 2019 · filed by Quality Van Sales, Inc. · 471 units affected
The problem
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. 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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
What to do
Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.
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.Please provide the following information:
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Ford E-350
- 2016 Ford E-350
- 2017 Ford E-350
- 2018 Ford E-350
- 2015 Ford Transit
- 2016 Ford Transit
- 2017 Ford Transit
- 2018 Ford Transit
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.