Ford Transit Connect 2018 Seats: Crash Risk of Injury
Recall of 2018 Ford Transit Connects with Freedman seats due to potential seat cushion unlocking in crashes. Owners must contact Freedman for repair kit by December 19, 2019.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Certain 2018 Ford Transit Connects with Freedman seats are being recalled because the seat cushion might unlock during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must get a repair kit from Freedman seats to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224818-ford-transit-connect-2018-seats-crash-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224818-ford-transit-connect-2018-seats-crash-risk-of-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V229000
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“Ford Transit Connect 2018 Seats: Crash Risk of Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224818-ford-transit-connect-2018-seats-crash-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #19V229000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V229000).
Why it’s dangerous
In crashes, the seat cushion might not stay locked in place, causing it to move. This movement could lead to increased injury risk for the occupant.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Transit Connects with Freedman seats are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Ford Transit Connects with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. The recall started December 19, 2019, and applies to vehicles modified for these seats.
- Brand
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Freedman for Repair Kit
Call Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 to get a repair kit for the seat cushion.
Contact TransitWorks for Support
Call TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543 for additional assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V229000 (March 22, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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