FORD TRANSIT (2018) recall — Seats
National Van recalls 2015-2018 Ford Transits with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. In crashes, seat backs may move, increasing injury risk. Free repair available.
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
National Van is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with specific foldaway seats. In crashes, the seat back may move, increasing injury risk for occupants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224825-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224825-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V782000
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“Ford Transit 2018 Seats Recall: Crash Risk of Seat Back Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224825-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back. Based on NHTSA recall #18V782000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V782000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the seat cushion is rotated from stowed to upright position, it may not stay locked during sudden stops or crashes. This can cause the seat back to move, increasing injury risk for occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats (part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, 75719) are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face higher injury risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, or 75719 on the seat. These seats were sold in 2015-2018 Ford Transits.
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What to do — step by step
Contact National Van
Call 1-508-222-2272 to schedule a free seat inspection and repair.
What NHTSA says to do
National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat recall happening?
The seat cushion may not stay locked during crashes, increasing injury risk for occupants.
How do I know if my seat is affected?
Check for part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, or 75719 on the seat. These seats were sold in 2015-2018 Ford Transits.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
No deadline is specified; dealers will inspect and repair the seat free of charge.
Contact National Van
We’ve drafted a message you can send National Van to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V782000 — National Van National Van Hello, I own a National Van that is covered by recall 18V782000 from National Van. The official recall notice states: National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272. 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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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 #18V782000 (June 11, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.