Quality Van Ford Transit 350 (QUALITY VAN) – Seat Installation Issue (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 QUALITY VAN FORD TRANSIT 350
Brand
QUALITY VAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Quality Van Sales, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 QUALITY VAN FORD TRANSIT 350 vehicles due to seats issues. The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling one 2023 Ford Transit 350 vehicle, equipped with certain GO-ES Space Saver Foldaway Seats. The recliner mechanism may not engage when the seat back is fully reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The seat back could release when force is applied to the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Quality Van will work with the equipment manufacturer, Freedman, to inspect and repair the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. The owner may contact Quality Van Sales Inc at 800-408-8550.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026