FORD ECOSPORT 2019: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V023000

Make Model Year
FORD ECOSPORT 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-05-08 2019-01-02 2019-01-31

Production Dates: 2018-07-10 - 2018-07-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18C08

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 63

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.

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.