NHTSA Recall 12V034000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V034000; Date: Feb. 2, 2012
In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ford Expedition; 2012 Lincoln Navigator
Component: Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 569
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and Lincoln navigator vehicles, manufactured from November 19, 2011, through December 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraints. " these vehicles may have inadequate welds on the head restraint support brackets for the second row, right-hand seat.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 21, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 12c22. Customers may 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: Feb 21, 2012
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