FORD TRANSIT (2018) recall — Seats
Royale recalls 2015-2018 Ford Transit mini-coaches with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats that may not stay locked during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Royale for repair.
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
Royale is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit mini-coaches with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. These seats may not stay locked in place during a crash, increasing injury risk for occupants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224830-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224830-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V247000
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“Ford Transit 2018 Seats Recall: Crash Risk of Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224830-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #19V247000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V247000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the seat cushion is moved from folded to 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 2015-2018 Ford Transit mini-coaches with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats are affected. Those who use these seats in vehicles during crashes face higher injury risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2015-2018 Ford Transit mini-coaches with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The recall started June 6, 2019, and Royale will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Royale
Owners should contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587 to schedule a repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.
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 for occupants.
How can I tell if my seat is affected?
Check if your 2015-2018 Ford Transit mini-coach has Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats.
What should I do if I have this seat?
Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. Contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.
Contact Royale
We’ve drafted a message you can send Royale to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V247000 — Royale Royale Hello, I own a Royale that is covered by recall 19V247000 from Royale. The official recall notice states: Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587. 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 #19V247000 (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.
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