NHTSA Recall 14V164000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V164000; Date: Apr. 2, 2014
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford C-max; 2014 Ford C-max; 2013 Ford Escape; 2014 Ford Escape; 2013 Ford Fusion; 2014 Ford Fusion; 2013 Lincoln MKZ; 2014 Lincoln MKZ
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 43,135
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford fusion and Lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford c-max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through may 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems. "
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14c03.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2014
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