Ford Transit recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 20, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2019–2020 Ford Transit, Promaster

Recall number

20V222000

Brand / firm

Ford, Ram

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 205 units

Why it was recalled

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

What to do

TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.