Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
19V333000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If The Seat Back Moves, The Seat Occupant Has An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New England Wheels
Start Of Manufacture
20140801
End Of Manufacture
20190329
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
544
Date Owners Notified
20190527
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20190429
Make Campaign Number
1.8E-75