NHTSA Recall 11V246000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V246000; Date: Apr. 20, 2011
In the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading, the worm gear could fracture and allow the seat to shift unrestrained forward or backward increasing the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Ford E-150; 2011 Ford E-250; 2011 Ford E-350; 2011 Ford E-450
Component: Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 192
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 e-150, e-250, e-350 and e-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems. " it may be possible that under unusually high loads, such as during a crash, the driver power seat track worm gear may fracture.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on may 4, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 11c16. Owners 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: May 4, 2011
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