AMERITRANS E350 2014: SEATS
| Make : AMERITRANS | Model : E350 | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-05-15 - 2014-06-24 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V472000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-10-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-25 | Date Added to Database: 2017-07-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17S17 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 94605 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. |
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Consequence:
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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