National Van Builders, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V782000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V782000 by National Van Builders, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2018 ford transit vehicles equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719 Includes 475 affected units, Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2018 ford transit vehicles equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719
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."
Corrective Action
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.