NHTSA recall 19V-229 (19V229000)
seats recall reported March 22, 2019 - about 776 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V229000
- Also written as
- 19V-229
- Reported
- March 22, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~776
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-229 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.