FORD TRANSIT (2018) recall — Seats
FORD TRANSIT 2018 models with Fenton Mobility Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may move during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Fenton Mobility for free seat repair by June 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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Certain 2018 Ford Transit vehicles with Fenton Mobility Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats are being recalled because the seat cushion might not stay locked in place during a crash, raising injury risk. Owners must get the seats repaired by a Fenton Mobility technician before the recall starts in June 2019. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224828-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224828-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V329000
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“FORD TRANSIT 2018 Seats Recall: Crash Risk of Seat Back Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224828-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back. Based on NHTSA recall #19V329000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V329000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the seat cushion is rotated from stowed to upright position, it may not stay locked in place under load, like during a crash or sudden stop. This movement could increase the risk of injury to the occupant.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles with Fenton Mobility 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 if your 2015-2018 Ford Transit has Fenton Mobility Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats with part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, or 75719. The recall began in June 2019 for these specific models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Fenton Mobility
Call 1-716-484-7014 to schedule a free repair for the foldaway seats.
Get Seats Repaired
A Fenton Mobility technician will fix the seat cushion locking mechanism at no cost.
June 2019
What NHTSA says to do
Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat recall happening?
The seat cushion may not stay locked in place during a crash or sudden stop, increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my Ford Transit is affected?
Check if your 2015-2018 Ford Transit has Fenton Mobility Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats with part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, or 75719.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Fenton Mobility at 1-716-484-7014 to schedule a free repair for the seats by June 2019.
Contact Fenton Mobility
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fenton Mobility to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V329000 — Fenton Mobility Fenton Mobility Hello, I own a Fenton Mobility that is covered by recall 19V329000 from Fenton Mobility. The official recall notice states: Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. 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 #19V329000 (April 26, 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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