NHTSA Recall 17V472000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V472000; Date: Jul. 25, 2017
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Ford E-350; 2014 Ford Escape; 2015 Ford Escape; 2014 Ford F-150; 2015 Lincoln MKC
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 94,605
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford f-150 and e-350, 2014-2015 Ford escape, and 2015 Lincoln mkc vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s17.
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: Oct 25, 2017
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