NHTSA Recall # | 106799 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V475000 |
MFG Compaign # | 16C11 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
Date of notification | 18/08/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/02/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/03/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/06/16 |
Report created | 28/06/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 202 |
Estimated number of affected units | 5280 |
Defect 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." |
Consequence summary | The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | 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). |