Component Description
SEATS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
National Van Builders, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180529
End Date Of Manufacturing
20181031
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
475
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20181126
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20181106
Record Creation Date
20181108
Defect Summary
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence Summary
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.