2017 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #17V332000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
12/9/2016 - 12/10/2016 |
| Recalled on |
5/23/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
6/7/2017 |
| # Affected |
2,204 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." |
| Consequences |
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased 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 began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08. |
| 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 |
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STEERING
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2017 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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