TransitWorks Recalls Modified Ford and Ram Vans for Seat Lock Defect
TransitWorks is recalling 776 modified Ford and Ram vans because the back seat cushion may not stay locked in place during a crash, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a seat component may fail to lock during a crash, leading to an increased risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles that were modified to include Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. The recall affects 776 vehicles.
The defect involves the back seat cushion, which may fail to remain locked in the upright position when under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop. If the seat back moves in a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Owners have been notified and instructed to contact Freedman Seating for a repair kit. The recall began on December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD, RAM TRANSIT, PROMASTER, TRANSIT CONNECT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- TransitWorks
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 776
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- TRANSIT
- PROMASTER
- TRANSIT CONNECT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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