Ford Transit; RAM Promaster (2014-2019): Seats
Recall 19V333000 · Apr 29, 2019 · New England Wheels
544
vehicles affected
544
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V333000
- Date
- Apr 29, 2019
- Maker
- New England Wheels
- Units affected
- 544
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2014-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 11 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V333000?
2 models: Ford Transit (2014-2018), Ram Promaster (2014-2019), about 544 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V333000?
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.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.