FORD TRANSIT (2018) recall — Seats
Ford Transit 2018 models with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may move during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Prime-Time for free repairs by November 16, 2018.
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
Ford Transit 2018 vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may move during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224826-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224826-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V332000
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“Ford Transit 2018 Seats Recall: Crash Risk of Seat Back Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224826-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back. Based on NHTSA recall #19V332000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V332000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the seat back cushion is rotated from stowed to upright, it may not stay locked during crashes or sudden stops. This movement could cause the occupant to be injured more severely.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway 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 2016-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. The recall started November 16, 2018, and applies to modified vehicles.
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Prime-Time- Category
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What to do — step by step
Contact Prime-Time
Call Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-800-443-4540 or Freedman dealers at 1-574-293-9191 for free repairs.
What NHTSA says to do
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat recall happening?
The seat back cushion may not stay locked during crashes or sudden stops, increasing injury risk.
When did this recall start?
The recall began November 16, 2018.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2016-2018 Ford Transit has Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats.
Contact Prime-Time
We’ve drafted a message you can send Prime-Time to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V332000 — Prime-Time Prime-Time Hello, I own a Prime-Time that is covered by recall 19V332000 from Prime-Time. The official recall notice states: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191. 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 #19V332000 (January 3, 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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