New England Wheels | NHTSA Recall #19V333000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V333000 by New England Wheels. Affecting 2014-2018 ford transit and 2014-2019 ram promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats Includes 544 affected units, Seat Back may not Stay Upright, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014-2018 ford transit and 2014-2019 ram promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats

Defect Summary

New england wheels (new england) is recalling certain 2014-2018 ford transit and 2014-2019 ram promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway 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

New england has notified owners, directing them to contact freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began may 27, 2019. owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or new england at 1-800-886-9247.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V333000
Manufacturer: New England Wheels
Report Received Date: 2019-04-29T00:00:00
Subject: Seat back may not stay upright
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 544

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18E-076
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New england wheels (new england) is recalling certain 2014-2018 ford transit and 2014-2019 ram promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway 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: New england has notified owners, directing them to contact freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began may 27, 2019. owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or new england at 1-800-886-9247.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 19V333000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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