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Recalls For 2019 FORD TRANSIT

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Recall #1 Issued: 2019 02 21 - Camp #20190221

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

This 2019 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 #3 Issued: 2019 03 22 - Camp #20190322

This 2019 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 #4 Issued: 2019 06 11 - Camp #20190611

This 2019 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 #5 Issued: 2020 04 20 - Camp #20200420

This 2019 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Manufactured by TransitWorks

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 #6 Issued: 2020 05 05 - Camp #20200505

This 2019 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Manufactured by National Van Builders, Inc.

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

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: 2021 05 07 - Camp #20210507

This 2019 FORD TRANSIT recall affects the SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.

Conseqence Of Defect

Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S21.

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: 2021 08 11 - Camp #20210811

This 2019 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 #9 Issued: 2021 08 11 - Camp #20210811

This 2019 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 #10 Issued: 2021 08 11 - Camp #20210811

This 2019 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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