FORD EDGE 2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V205000

Make Model Year
FORD EDGE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-18 2017-03-27 2017-03-28

Production Dates: 2017-02-21 - 2017-02-22

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17C05

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 214

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence

If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.

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.