FLEETWOOD EXPEDITION 2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : EXPEDITION | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-09-12 - 2017-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V775000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-01-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-12-01 | Date Added to Database: 2017-12-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17C20 | ||
| Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 462 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System." |
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Consequence:
If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202 | |
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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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