NHTSA Recall 08V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V096000; Date: Feb. 28, 2008
In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ford F-250; 2008 Ford F-350; 2008 Ford F-450 Sd; 2008 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 87,515
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems. " some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The recall began on March 28, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 08c01. 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 24, 2008
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