FORD EXPLORER 2017: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V332000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-07 2017-05-22 2017-05-23

Production Dates: 2016-12-09 - 2016-12-10

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17C08

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2204

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 202

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.

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.