Ford Transit (2015-2018): Seats
Recall 18V782000 · Nov 6, 2018 · National Van Builders, Inc.
475
vehicles affected
475
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V782000
- Date
- Nov 6, 2018
- Maker
- National Van Builders, Inc.
- Units affected
- 475
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V782000?
1 model: Ford Transit (2015-2018), about 475 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V782000?
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.
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.