2016 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #16V475000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
2/17/2016 - 3/7/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/28/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
8/18/2016 |
| # Affected |
5,280 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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