NHTSA Recall 06V114000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V114000; Date: Apr. 10, 2006
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Ford Explorer Sport; 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 8,585
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. The recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. This is a supplement to a previous recall campaign (03v281).
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s04. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 10, 2006
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