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Recalls For 2018 FORD TRANSIT

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Recall #1 Issued: 2018 11 06 - Camp #20181106

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by National Van Builders, Inc. from 2018-05-29 through 2018-10-31

Description Of Defect

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.

Additional 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.


Recall #2 Issued: 2019 02 21 - Camp #20190221

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT Manufactured by XL Hybrids INC from 2015-01-01 through 2019-02-15

Description Of Defect

XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.

Corrective Action

XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

Additional 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.


Recall #3 Issued: 2019 02 21 - Camp #20190221

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Manufactured by XL Hybrids INC from 2015-01-01 through 2019-02-15

Description Of Defect

XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.

Corrective Action

XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

Additional 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.


Recall #4 Issued: 2019 03 01 - Camp #20190301

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles from 2016-01-04 through 2018-07-01

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #5 Issued: 2019 03 18 - Camp #20190318

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by Quality Van Sales, Inc. from 2015-02-24 through 2018-07-10

Description Of Defect

Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

Additional 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.Please provide the following information:


Recall #6 Issued: 2019 03 22 - Camp #20190322

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by TransitWorks from 2015-07-09 through 2018-12-04

Description Of Defect

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

Additional 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.


Recall #7 Issued: 2019 03 26 - Camp #20190326

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by Vantage Mobility International, LLC from 2017-03-04 through 2019-01-09

Description Of Defect

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Additional 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.


Recall #8 Issued: 2019 03 28 - Camp #20190328

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by Waldoch Crafts, Inc from 2018-06-01 through 2018-07-31

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #9 Issued: 2019 03 28 - Camp #20190328

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale from 2017-09-01 through 2018-06-01

Description Of Defect

Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.

Additional 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.


Recall #10 Issued: 2019 04 18 - Camp #20190418

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by Mobility Transportation Services from 2014-10-01 through 2018-11-01

Description Of Defect

Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

Additional 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.


Recall #11 Issued: 2019 04 26 - Camp #20190426

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. from 2015-01-01 through 2018-07-31

Description Of Defect

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.

Additional 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.


Recall #12 Issued: 2019 04 29 - Camp #20190429

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEATS Manufactured by New England Wheels from 2014-08-01 through 2019-03-29

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.


Recall #13 Issued: 2019 06 11 - Camp #20190611

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT Manufactured by LA West Inc. from 2018-08-01 through 2019-04-01

Description Of Defect

LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action

LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.

Additional 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.


Recall #14 Issued: 2021 08 11 - Camp #20210811

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Conseqence Of Defect

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. The remedy is expected to be available at the end of February 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Additional 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.nhtsa.gov.


Recall #15 Issued: 2021 08 11 - Camp #20210811

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Conseqence Of Defect

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. The remedy is expected to be available at the end of February 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Additional 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.nhtsa.gov.


Recall #16 Issued: 2021 08 11 - Camp #20210811

This 2018 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Conseqence Of Defect

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. The remedy is expected to be available at the end of February 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.

Additional 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.nhtsa.gov.



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