FORD EXPLORER 2017: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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
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."
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
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.
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.
