Driverge Vehicle Innovations | NHTSA Recall #19V229000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V229000 by Driverge Vehicle Innovations. Affecting 2015-2018 ford transit, 2018 ford transit connect, and 2016 dodge ram promaster vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman seating go-es seats Includes 776 affected units, Seat Back may not Stay Upright, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2018 ford transit, 2018 ford transit connect, and 2016 dodge ram promaster vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman seating go-es seats

Defect Summary

Transitworks is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford transit, 2018 ford transit connect, and 2016 dodge ram promaster vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman seating go-es seats. 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.

Corrective Action

Transitworks has notified owners and instructed them to contact freedman seats for a repair kit. the recall began december 19, 2019. owners may contact freedman seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or transitworks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V229000
Report Received Date: 2019-03-22T00:00:00
Subject: Seat back may not stay upright
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 776

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Transitworks is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford transit, 2018 ford transit connect, and 2016 dodge ram promaster vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman seating go-es seats. 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Transitworks has notified owners and instructed them to contact freedman seats for a repair kit. the recall began december 19, 2019. owners may contact freedman seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or transitworks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 2.58

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NHTSA ID: 19V229000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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