NHTSA Recall # | 124037 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V874000 |
MFG Compaign # | 16S43 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 10/01/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/09/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/09/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/12/16 |
Report created | 05/12/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 25 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 ford fusion vehicles manufactured september 27, 2016, to september 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded. |
Consequence summary | During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began january 10, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s43. |
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). |