FORD TRANSIT (2018) recall — Seats
MobilityTrans recalls 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. In crashes, seat back movement may increase 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
Ford Transit vehicles (2014-2018) with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats have a recall because during crashes, the seat back may move, increasing injury risk. Owners should get the seat repaired free by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224831-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224831-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V313000
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“Ford Transit 2018 Seats Recall: Crash Risk of Seat Back Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224831-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-seat-back. Based on NHTSA recall #19V313000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V313000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the seat cushion is rotated from stowed to upright position, it may not stay locked in place during sudden stops or crashes. This movement could cause the occupant to be injured more severely.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster 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 if your vehicle has a seat with part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, or 75719. The recall covers 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles with these specific seats.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat at no cost to you.
Check Vehicle Model
The recall applies to 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats.
What NHTSA says to do
MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat being recalled?
The seat back may move during crashes, increasing injury risk if not properly locked in place.
How do I know if my seat is affected?
Check if your vehicle has a seat with part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, or 75719.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began May 19, 2019, but no specific deadline is mentioned for repairs.
Contact MobilityTrans
We’ve drafted a message you can send MobilityTrans to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V313000 — MobilityTrans MobilityTrans Hello, I own a MobilityTrans that is covered by recall 19V313000 from MobilityTrans. The official recall notice states: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452. 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 #19V313000 (April 18, 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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