FORD ECOSPORT 2019: SEATS
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
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."
A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
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.
