Ford Recall 20V-222: Seat belts – retractor

Affected: 2019–2020 Ford Transit, 2019 Ram Promaster. Filed with NHTSA on April 20, 2020, covering about 205 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The risk

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign20V-222 (20V222000)
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentSeat belts › Front › Retractor
Report dateApril 20, 2020
Owners notifiedMay 13, 2020
Vehicles affected205
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the seat belts

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 20V-222 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 205 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.