NHTSA Recall 17V332000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V332000; Date: May. 22, 2017
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Ford Explorer; 2017 Ford F-150; 2017 Ford F-250 Sd; 2017 Ford F-350 Sd; 2017 Ford F-450 Sd; 2017 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,204
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford explorer, f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202a, "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 began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17c08.
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: Jun 7, 2017
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