Recall 19V329 affects 360 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with foldaway seat cushions that can unlock under load. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 360 2015-2018 Transit vehicles modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats because the back seat cushion can fail to stay locked when moved from stowed to upright. In a crash or sudden stop, a moving seat back raises injury risk for the occupant; Ford dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat in these 2015-2018 Ford Transit vans is a foldaway seat used in the passenger area. It is designed to rotate from a stowed position into an upright seating position, then lock the seat cushion in place. That lock is what keeps the cushion positioned when a passenger's weight and crash forces load the seat.
On affected Transits, the seat cushion does not stay locked when it is moved from stowed to upright and then loaded. The problem traces to the seat kit identified by Freedman Seating and the affected purchase records. In a crash or sudden stop, the unlocked cushion can move instead of supporting the passenger as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can appear upright, but the problem shows up when the cushion is placed under load.
Who's affected?
The scope spans 4 model years, and each listed Transit year points to the same seat assembly component.
| 2016 Ford Transit | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Transit | seat assembly |
| 2015 Ford Transit | seat assembly |
| 2018 Ford Transit | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 360 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, a foldaway seat back that moves can leave the seat occupant with a higher risk of injury. There is no warning sign listed before this failure, so confirm your VIN and schedule the seat repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2018 Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free foldaway-seat repair that keeps the seat cushion locked upright under load.
- Bring the recall notice if you have one, and reference recall number 19V329 when you call.
- Avoid carrying passengers in the Freedman GO-ES foldaway seat until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician repairs the Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats so the back cushion locks as intended when moved from the stowed position to the upright position. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for this seat repair before the recall notice, ask Ford customer service how to submit documentation under the reimbursement plan on file.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 26, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| May 15, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 31, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V329?
Recall 19V329 covers 360 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The seat cushion can fail to stay locked under load during a crash or sudden stop, increasing injury risk for the seated passenger. The recall repair is free.
What should I do if my 2015-2018 Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ford Transit is included in recall 19V329. If it is, arrange the free foldaway-seat repair through the recall service contact or your Ford service contact. Reference recall number 19V329 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect to be repaired at no cost to the owner. For recall 19V329, the foldaway-seat repair is free, including the work needed to correct the affected seat cushion locking issue.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is passenger injury in a crash. If the foldaway seat back moves when the seat is under load, the person sitting there has an increased risk of injury. The repair addresses the seat locking problem at no cost.
What if I bought my Ford Transit used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Transit is included, then reference recall 19V329 when arranging the seat repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V329000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-716-484-7014 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V329 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V329000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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