Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway 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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Safety risk
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Steering
23
42,000 mi
Suspension
16
38,000 mi
Suspension: front
6
50,000 mi
Engine
5
75,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
3
1,400 mi
Electrical system
2
147,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
29,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
2
50,700 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
2
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Structure
2
30,000 mi
Tires
2
13,160 mi
Wheels
2
120,000 mi
Air bags
1
226,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
1
33,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid
1
1,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
1
1,400 mi
Exterior lighting
1
23,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel
1
47,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
45,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
1,400 mi
Service brakes
1
54,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
1,900 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
1
162,823 mi
Structure: body
1
75,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
40,000 mi
Unknown or other
1
175,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
300 mi
Visibility: windshield
1
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The 2006 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.