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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V332📅 Apr 30, 2019

2016–2018 Ford Transit & 2016–2018 Ram Promaster recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back 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

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

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
19V332000
Manufacturer
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles
Vehicles affected
90
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-443-4540
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 16, 2018
Built
Jan 1, 2016 – 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V332 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V332?

2016–2018 Ford Transit & 2016–2018 Ram Promaster. 90 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-443-4540.