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Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V247000·Announced 2019-03-28

Royale Recalls 2015-2018 Ford Transit Mini-Coaches Due to Seat Defect

Royale is recalling 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches because the back seat cushion may not stay locked in place during a crash or sudden stop.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a seat may fail to lock during a crash, posing a risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches. These vehicles are equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats that were previously recalled under campaign 18E-076.

The defect involves the back seat cushion, which may not remain locked into place when rotated from the stowed position to the upright position under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. If the seat back moves during a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Royale will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began on June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale
Category
Vehicle — Mini-Coach
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (1)

  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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