2018 Ford Transit recall: seats
⚠️ What's wrong
Waldoch Crafts, Inc. (Waldoch) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part number 43705. 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
Waldoch will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2020. Owners may contact Waldoch customer service at 1-651-464-3215.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V252000
- Manufacturer
- Waldoch Crafts, Inc
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Component
- SEATS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 25, 2020
- Built
- Jun 1, 2018 – Jul 31, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.