NHTSA Recall 19V333000: Seats
New England Wheels reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 544 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Transit.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V333000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18E-076 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | April 29, 2019 |
| Owner notification | May 27, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 19V333000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Transit | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| RAM ProMaster | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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.