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NHTSA Recall 19V205000: Seats

Quality Van Sales, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 471 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford E-350.

471
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 21)
NHTSA campaign19V205000
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedMarch 18, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 21, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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:

Vehicles covered by recall 19V205000

Make and modelModel years
Ford E-3502015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Ford Transit2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.