EXPLORER UNSPECIFIED 2012: SUSPENSION:REAR
| Make : EXPLORER | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2012 |
| Build Dates : 2010-05-17 - 2017-01-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V435000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-06-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-06-10 | Date Added to Database: 2019-06-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19S17 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1194173 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. |
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Consequence:
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle"s", if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17. |
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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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