HEARTLAND FOCUS 2016: STRUCTURE:BODY

Make : HEARTLAND Model : FOCUS Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2016-10-26 - 2016-10-27
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V052000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-03-08 Date Received by ODI: 2017-01-24 Date Added to Database: 2017-01-30
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17S03
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 17
Summary:
      Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
Consequence:
      Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
      Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.