FORD FUSION 2017: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V874000

Make Model Year
FORD FUSION 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-10 2016-12-05 2016-12-05

Production Dates: 2016-09-27 - 2016-09-28

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S43

Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.

Consequence

During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.

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.