Ford Transit recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 5, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2019–2020 Ford Transit, Promaster

Recall number

20V250000

Brand / firm

Ford, Ram

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES 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

National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.