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Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V313000·Announced 2019-04-18

MobilityTrans Recalls Modified Ford and Ram Vans with Defective Foldaway Seats

Mobility Transportation Services is recalling modified Ford and Ram vans because foldaway seats may not stay locked during a crash, increasing injury risk.

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 not remain locked during a crash, creating a risk of harm to occupants, although no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles, as well as 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles, that were modified to include Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The affected vehicles are equipped with specific seat part numbers: 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.

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 a sudden stop. If the seat back moves during a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.

MobilityTrans will notify owners, and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2019. Owners can contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, RAM, MOBILITY SPECIALISTS E-350, E-250, PROMASTER, TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Mobility Transportation Services
Category
Vehicle — Van / Commercial
Hazard
Affected units
2,080

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 (6)

  • E-350
  • E-250
  • PROMASTER
  • TRANSIT
  • FORD E-250
  • E-450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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