Ford Transit 2018 Seats: Crash Risk of Injury
Recall of 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats due to risk of seat cushion not staying locked during crashes.
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
Ford Transit 2018 models with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may not stay locked in place during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Waldoch for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224827-ford-transit-2018-seats-crash-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224827-ford-transit-2018-seats-crash-risk-of-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V252000
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“Ford Transit 2018 Seats: Crash Risk of Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224827-ford-transit-2018-seats-crash-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #19V252000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V252000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the seat cushion is rotated to an upright position, it may not stay locked when under load, like during a crash or sudden stop. This can cause the seat to move, increasing injury risk for occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats (part number 43705). The recall started September 25, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Waldoch
Call Waldoch customer service at 1-651-464-3215 to schedule a free repair for the foldaway seat.
What NHTSA says to do
Waldoch will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2020. Owners may contact Waldoch customer service at 1-651-464-3215.
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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 #19V252000 (March 28, 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.
- 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.