RAM Seat Recalls Cover Passenger Sensors and Foldaway Seat Locks
RAM seat recalls center on two different problems: passenger seat position sensing in the 2019 RAM 1500 and locking failures in modified ProMaster foldaway seats. The 1500 notice concerns a sensor on manually adjusted passenger seats that can loosen, preventing detection of the full-forward position and affecting frontal airbag deployment. The recurring ProMaster issue involves Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats whose cushions may not remain locked under load after being raised from storage. MobilityTrans names 2014-2018 ProMaster vehicles, Prime-Time names 2016-2018 ProMaster vehicles, and New England Wheels names 2014-2019 ProMaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These foldaway-seat notices describe increased occupant injury risk if the seat back moves in a crash.
Warning signs to watch for
- MobilityTrans, Prime-Time, and New England Wheels foldaway-seat recalls: after rotation upright from storage, the cushion may not remain locked under load, such as a crash or sudden stop.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these RAM seat notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The 2019 RAM 1500 Passenger Seat Position Sensor May Loosen notice does not tell owners to stop driving. Neither do the MobilityTrans Seat Back Unlock Risk, Prime-Time Foldaway Seat Lock Failure, or New England Wheels Modified ProMaster Seats May Not Lock notices. For each of those modified-seat recalls, the notice describes an occupant injury risk if the seat back moves during a crash, but does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
For the 2019 RAM 1500 sensor recall, dealers inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket and replace it as necessary, free of charge. MobilityTrans and Prime-Time specify free inspection and repair of the Freedman foldaway seats. New England Wheels directs owners to Freedman for free foldaway-seat repairs.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2019 | Modified Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster seats may not lock | medium |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Ford Transit and Ram Promaster Seat Back Unlock Risk | high |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster Foldaway Seat Lock Failure | medium |
| Nov 20, 2018 | RAM 1500 Passenger Seat Position Sensor May Loosen | high |
Common questions
Does the RAM 1500 seat recall concern the passenger airbag?
The 2019 RAM 1500 notice concerns the position sensor on manually adjusted passenger seats. If it cannot detect the full-forward position, frontal airbag deployment may not adjust accordingly, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers inspect the sensor bracket and replace it as necessary.
Which modified RAM ProMaster seats are named?
The notices name Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats in modified ProMaster vehicles. MobilityTrans identifies 2014-2018 vehicles, Prime-Time identifies 2016-2018 vehicles, and New England Wheels identifies 2014-2019 ProMaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Each describes a cushion that may not remain locked under load.
Who handles repairs for the ProMaster foldaway-seat recalls?
MobilityTrans specifies inspection and repair by Freedman Seating dealers. Prime-Time says Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the seats. New England Wheels directs owners to contact Freedman for repairs. Each of these notices states that the specified work is free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.