The 2014 Ford Transit has 3 recalls, the most serious involving aftermarket foldaway seats that can fail to lock in the upright position, leaving occupants without proper support in a crash or sudden stop.
Two recalls cover the same category of foldaway seats installed by mobility vehicle converters. In both cases, a seat back that moves during a crash or hard braking fails to restrain the occupant properly, raising the risk of injury. These recalls apply only to vehicles that were modified after manufacture to include Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, so Transit vans in their original factory configuration are not affected. The third recall covers a separate mobility modification: certain wheelchair lifts installed by Mobility Specialists can experience a failure in the positioning mechanism that controls platform travel height. When that part fails, the lift platform can rise above the level of the vehicle floor rather than stopping flush with it, causing a wheelchair user to tip forward into the vehicle when attempting 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.
