FORD TRANSIT (2018) recall — Seats
Vantage is recalling 2015-2018 Ford Transit vans with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats due to potential seat cushion unlocking in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Freedman for free repair kit by March 25, 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
Vantage is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vans with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. In crashes, the seat cushion might unlock, increasing injury risk for rear passengers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224832-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224832-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V238000
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“Ford Transit 2018 Seats Recall: Crash Risk of Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224832-ford-transit-2018-seats-recall-crash-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #19V238000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V238000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the seat cushion is moved from folded to upright position, it may not stay locked during sudden stops or crashes. This can cause the seat to shift, increasing injury risk for rear passengers.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Ford Transit vans with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats are affected. Rear passengers are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Ford Transit van was made between 2015 and 2018 and has Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. The recall started March 25, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Freedman
Call Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 to get a free repair kit for the seat cushion locking mechanism.
What NHTSA says to do
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Questions people ask
Why is this seat recall happening?
The seat cushion may not stay locked in place during crashes or sudden stops, increasing injury risk for rear passengers.
How do I know if my Ford Transit is affected?
Check if your vehicle was made between 2015 and 2018 and has Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats.
What should I do if I have this seat?
Contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 to get a free repair kit for the seat cushion locking mechanism.
Contact Vantage
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vantage to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V238000 — Vantage Vantage Hello, I own a Vantage that is covered by recall 19V238000 from Vantage. The official recall notice states: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. 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 #19V238000 (March 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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