NHTSA recall 19V-238 (19V238000)
seats recall reported March 26, 2019 - about 12 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V238000
- Also written as
- 19V-238
- Reported
- March 26, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~12
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway 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)
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-238 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.