Recall 24V552 covers 6 A&J Vans-modified 2023 Ford Transit vehicles with a seat recliner latch defect. Repair is free at a franchised Ford dealer.
A&J Vans is recalling 6 2023 Ford Transit vehicles under recall 24V552 because the recliner mechanism on certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats can fail to engage when the seat back is fully reclined. If force is applied to the shoulder belt, the seat back can release and increase injury risk in a crash; a Ford dealer will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The 2place GO-ES Space Save Foldaway Seat in the 2023 A&J Vans Ford Transit is a foldaway passenger seat with a recliner mechanism built into the seat back. That mechanism is supposed to lock the seat back in position so the seat and shoulder belt can hold the occupant in place during a crash.
In the affected seats, the recliner mechanism was welded out of position because the welding fixtures were not used correctly. When the seat back is fully reclined, the recliner does not engage the way it should. Under a heavy load on the shoulder belt, the seat back can move forward instead of staying locked.
The warning sign is the recliner handle position. On the corrected seat, the handle sits in the same position when the seat back is upright and reclined. On the defective seat, the handle position does not match that normal pattern.
Who's affected?
| 2023 A&J Vans Ford Transit | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
The risk appears when force loads the shoulder belt in a crash or similar hard restraint event. If the seat back releases, the occupant loses seat support, increasing injury risk during the crash. Schedule the free inspection and repair before carrying passengers in the affected seating position. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 A&J Vans Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free GO-ES foldaway-seat inspection and repair that fixes the recliner mechanism that does not hold the seat back fully reclined.
- Avoid using the affected foldaway seat until the inspection and repair are complete.
- Bring the recall notice if A&J Vans mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V552 when you call.
- Call A&J Vans customer service at 920-775-9333 with questions about the seat inspection and repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician inspects the GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats and repairs the seat assemblies as needed so the recliner mechanism engages when the seat back is fully reclined. Parts and labor are free under the recall. A&J Vans uses its general reimbursement plan for eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Bring repair documentation and ask the service desk or A&J customer service how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 5, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
| July 24, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 24, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V552?
Recall 24V552 covers 6 2023 A&J Vans Ford Transit vehicles equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The seat recliner mechanism can fail to engage when the seat back is fully reclined. A&J Vans will inspect and repair the seats for free.
What should I do if my 2023 A&J Vans Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V552. If it is, contact A&J Vans customer service at 920-775-9333 for inspection and repair instructions. The seat repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and A&J Vans says it will inspect and repair the affected seats as necessary, free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V552?
The safety risk is seat-back release during a crash. If the recliner mechanism is not engaged, force on the shoulder belt can release the seat back, increasing the risk of injury. Check your VIN and arrange the free A&J Vans inspection if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V552000 |
|---|---|
| A&J Vans customer service | 920-775-9333 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V552 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V552000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →