NHTSA Recall 16V475000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V475000; Date: Jun. 28, 2016
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Ford Explorer; 2016 Ford F-150
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 5,280
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford explorer and f-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202, "head restraints" and 207, "seating systems. "
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16c11.
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: Aug 18, 2016
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