The 2014 Ford Transit has 3 recalls, all affecting vehicles that have been modified with aftermarket equipment, with the most serious risk being seats or mobility hardware that can fail to hold an occupant securely in a crash or sudden stop.
Two recalls involve Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats installed by aftermarket converters: when the seat cushion is rotated from its stowed position to the upright position, it may not lock in place, and in a crash or hard stop the seat back can move and leave the occupant without proper support. A third recall affects vehicles fitted with Ricon S-Series or K-Series wheelchair lifts, where a positioning component in the lift mechanism can fail and allow the platform to rise above the vehicle floor height, causing a wheelchair user to tip inward toward the vehicle when trying to exit.
At a glance
What can fail
The back seat cushion on Freedman Go-ES foldaway seats may not stay locked in place when rotated from stowed to upright position, especially during a crash or sudden stop.
What the fix does
Freedman will repair the foldaway seats at no cost. Contact Freedman at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The foldaway seat cushion may not lock securely when rotated upright, potentially shifting during crashes or sudden stops.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam can fail during use, causing the platform to rise above the vehicle's floor level.
What the fix does
Ricon will provide replacement parts and instructions. Contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 for details.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
