May 5, 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V250000Seatbelt may not Restrain Occupant/FMVSS 209 An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V250000 Manufacturer National Van Builders, Inc. Components SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected 5 Summary National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling… Continue reading 2019-2020 Ford Transit
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2019-2020 Ford Transit
April 20, 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V222000Seat Belts may not Restrain Occupant/FMVSS 209 An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V222000 Manufacturer TransitWorks Components SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected 205 Summary TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit… Continue reading 2019-2020 Ford Transit
Webasto Gas Heater – Part III
After previously installing the fuel pump, I continue with the fuel (and power) line between the pump and the location where the heater penetrates the van floor. For extra security, I use a wireloom around the power wire and use a wider fuel line aorund the tiny Webasto fuel line.
Ford Transit Fuel Door Repair
The plastic hinges of the fuel door in a Ford Transit are prone to fail. Especially leaving the van when parked next to another vehicle, will force you more backwards, thus hooking the fuel door’s lip with your trouser’s pocket.
2015-2017 Ford Transit
October 25, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000Driveshaft Coupling May Fail If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when… Continue reading 2015-2017 Ford Transit
2018-2019 Ford Transit
June 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V439000Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V439000 Manufacturer LA West Inc. Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 15 Summary LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain… Continue reading 2018-2019 Ford Transit
Foldable Step Stool & Storage
It took me a couple of weeks, from design to installation, yet the final result is better than expected. The idea for this project started with a comment from one of my subscribers. He suggested to close the lower step-in area at the sliding door, in favor of a one-piece, flat floor. Eliminating the chance… Continue reading Foldable Step Stool & Storage
2014-2018 Ford Transit
April 29, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V333000Seat Back may not Stay Upright In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V333000 Manufacturer New England Wheels Components SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected 544 Summary New England Wheels (New England) is… Continue reading 2014-2018 Ford Transit
2015-2018 Ford Transit
April 26, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V329000Seat Back may not Stay Upright In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V329000 Manufacturer Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. Components SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected 360 Summary Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton… Continue reading 2015-2018 Ford Transit
2014-2018 Ford Transit
April 18, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V313000Seat Back may not Stay Upright In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V313000 Manufacturer Mobility Transportation Services Components SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected 2,080 Summary Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling… Continue reading 2014-2018 Ford Transit