2008 FORD F-250 RECALL - #08V096000
RECALL FOR SEATS
FORD IS RECALLING 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." SOME 40% SPLIT AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR DRIVER'S SEATS, EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORTS, MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS AT THE JOINT OF THE SEAT BACK PIVOT BRACKET AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 FORD F-250 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/29/2007 - 6/16/2007 |
| Recalled on |
2/29/2008 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/24/2008 |
| # Affected |
87,515 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
FORD IS RECALLING 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." SOME 40% SPLIT AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR DRIVER'S SEATS, EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORTS, MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS AT THE JOINT OF THE SEAT BACK PIVOT BRACKET AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT SIDE PIVOT BRACKET MAY CRACK OR BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE 40% SPLIT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT OR, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BACK FRAME WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO. 08C01.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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. |
| See also |
2008 FORD F-250 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2008 FORD F-250 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2008 FORD F-250 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2008 FORD F-250 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 FORD F-250 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 FORD F-250 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 FORD F-250 Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
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