NHTSA Recall 19V633000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V633000; Date: Aug. 28, 2019
a seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 Ford Expedition; 2020 Ford Expedition; 2018 Ford Explorer; 2019 Ford Explorer; 2020 Ford Explorer; 2018 Ford F-150; 2019 Ford F-150; 2020 Ford F-150; 2019 Ford F-250; 2020 Ford F-250; 2019 Ford F-350; 2020 Ford F-350; 2019 Ford F-450; 2020 Ford F-450; 2019 Ford F-550; 2020 Ford F-550; 2020 Lincoln Aviator
Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 482,520
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer and 2019-2020 expedition vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. also included are certain 2020 ford explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. the recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with 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 ford and lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 7, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19c07.
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.
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