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SevereNHTSA·19V332000·Announced 2019-03-01

Prime-Time Recalls 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit Vehicles

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles is recalling 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vans with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats because the seat cushions may not stay locked during a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 seat components may fail to remain locked during a crash, creating a significant risk of injury to occupants.

Plain-English summary

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles that were modified to include Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The recall involves 90 affected vehicles.

The defect occurs when the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position. In this configuration, the seat cushion may fail to remain locked into place when subjected to 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.

The recall began on November 16, 2018. Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
RAM, FORD PROMASTER, TRANSIT
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
90

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 (2)

  • PROMASTER
  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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