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Ford Transit Van Recall service at Coggin Ford Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL
SCHEDULE NOWFrequently asked questionsNHTSA campaign 19V103000 · 174 vehicles affected
Defect
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
Consequence
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Corrective Action
XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.
NHTSA campaign 19V229000 · 776 vehicles affected
Defect
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. 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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
NHTSA campaign 19V439000 · 15 vehicles affected
Defect
LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Consequence
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.
NHTSA campaign 20V222000 · 241 vehicles affected
Defect
TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.
NHTSA campaign 20V250000 · 5 vehicles affected
Defect
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
NHTSA campaign 19V103000 · 174 vehicles affected
Defect
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
Consequence
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Corrective Action
XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.
NHTSA campaign 19V229000 · 776 vehicles affected
Defect
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. 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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
NHTSA campaign 19V439000 · 15 vehicles affected
Defect
LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Consequence
If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.
NHTSA campaign 20V222000 · 241 vehicles affected
Defect
TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.
NHTSA campaign 20V250000 · 5 vehicles affected
Defect
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
5 common questions answered
The NHTSA recall notices involve several safety concerns: a driveshaft universal joint may fail and create a loss of drive power or road hazard; a modified rear seat cushion may move during a sudden stop or crash; a glass roof hatch may shatter and send fragments toward passengers; and seat belt retractors may fail to secure occupants correctly. Waiting can leave a potentially affected vehicle exposed to these risks. Because the correct remedy depends on the equipment and conversion installed, a VIN check is the responsible first step. If you notice a concern or received a recall notice, schedule service promptly so the condition can be reviewed.
Coggin Ford Jacksonville provides recall assistance for drivers in Jacksonville, FL, and nearby communities. Our factory-trained technicians use manufacturer diagnostic tools to check the VIN and identify the applicable campaign. When an open recall applies, the manufacturer remedy is completed with the required OEM parts at no charge to the owner. From a driveshaft or seat concern to a roof hatch or seat belt issue, our team follows the manufacturer’s repair instructions. Visit Coggin Ford Jacksonville at 9650 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225, for knowledgeable support from an authorized Ford franchise dealer.
Start by locating your VIN and contacting Coggin Ford Jacksonville for a free recall check. Bring the 2019 Ford Transit Van to our service department so the VIN and vehicle equipment can be reviewed accurately. If you are unsure whether a prior repair was completed, still schedule service; there is no charge for the check, and the appointment can identify the manufacturer’s next step. An open recall remedy is performed at no charge when applicable. Our team can help you move from uncertainty to a clear repair plan with less disruption to your day.
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