NHTSA recall 19V-333 (19V333000)
seats recall reported April 29, 2019 - about 544 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V333000
- Also written as
- 19V-333
- Manufacturer number
- 18E-076
- Reported
- April 29, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~544
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES 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)
New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-333 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.