SeatsRecall 19V-205 · Ford vehicles
Quality Van Sales, Inc. recall 19V-205 covers 471 Ford vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 6% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V205000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. 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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Please provide the following information:
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
6%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 24, 2015 to July 10, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.