FORD EXPLORER 2016: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V475000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-08-18 | 2016-06-28 | 2016-06-28 |
Production Dates: 2016-02-17 - 2016-03-07
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C11
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5280
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.
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.
