NHTSA Recall 20V250000: Retractor (seat belts)
National Van Builders, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Transit.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V250000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20E-004 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | May 5, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 19, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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."
Safety risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 20V250000
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.