SeatsRecall 19V-238 · Ford and Freightliner vehicles
Vantage Mobility International, LLC recall 19V-238 covers 12 Ford and Freightliner vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 17% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V238000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S 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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
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.
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
17%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 4, 2017 to February 14, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.