NHTSA Recall # | 91447 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V034000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12C22 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 21/02/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/11/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/12/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/02/12 |
Report created | 02/02/12 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 202 |
Estimated number of affected units | 569 |
Defect summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles, manufactured from november 19, 2011, through december 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraints." these vehicles may have inadequate welds on the head restraint support brackets for the second row, right-hand seat. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. |
Recall notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 12c22. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |