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Recall 18V782000

NHTSA safety recall campaign 18V782000. Component: SEATS. 475 units potentially affected.

Remedy available
Affected Units
475
Affected Vehicles
4
Makes
1
Model Years
4
Campaign #
18V782000
Component
SEATS
Report Date
Nov 6, 2018
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
475
Manufacturer
NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC.
Country
US
Make
FORD
Model Years
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Risk Summary (Consequence)

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Defect Summary

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Remedy

National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.

Key Dates

Report Date
Nov 6, 2018
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

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Affected Vehicles
MakeModelYearVIN Lookup
FORDTRANSIT2015Check VINs
FORDTRANSIT2016Check VINs
FORDTRANSIT2017Check VINs
FORDTRANSIT2018Check VINs

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Same-Make Recall Activity

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Same-Make Recall Activity
CampaignReport DateManufacturerComponentUnits
26V165000Mar 18, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYBACK OVER PREVENTION254,640
26V157000Mar 17, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYVISIBILITY323
26V155000Mar 17, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYEXTERIOR LIGHTING2,422
26V159000Mar 17, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYSEAT BELTS561
26V158000Mar 17, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL7,105
26V119000Mar 3, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYPOWER TRAIN11,431
26V118000Mar 3, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYBACK OVER PREVENTION316
26V117000Mar 3, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYVISIBILITY604,533
26V123000Mar 3, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYBACK OVER PREVENTION889,950
26V122000Mar 3, 2026FORD MOTOR COMPANYENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING47,804

How to Act on This Recall

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