FORD TRANSIT (2018) recall — Seats
Quality Van recalls 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat cushions that may move during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seat inspected and repaired free by dealers.
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Quality Van is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat cushions. These seats may move during crashes, increasing injury risk for occupants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224824-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224824-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V205000
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“Ford Transit 2018 Seats Recall: Crash Risk of Seat Back Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224824-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back. Based on NHTSA recall #19V205000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V205000).
Why it’s dangerous
During a crash or sudden stop, the seat cushion may not stay locked in place. This can cause the seat back to move, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat cushions are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face higher injury risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2018 Ford Transit has a Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat cushion. The recall started March 21, 2019, and covers vehicles sold from 2015 to 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Quality Van
Call 1-800-408-8550 to schedule a seat inspection and repair at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat recall happening?
The seat cushion may not stay locked during crashes or sudden stops, increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2015-2018 Ford Transit with a Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat cushion is affected.
What should I do if I have this seat?
Contact Quality Van at 1-800-408-8550 to have the seat inspected and repaired for free.
Contact Quality Van
We’ve drafted a message you can send Quality Van to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V205000 — Quality Van Quality Van Hello, I own a Quality Van that is covered by recall 19V205000 from Quality Van. The official recall notice states: Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V205000 (March 18, 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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