2017 FORD FOCUS RECALL - #17V528000
RECALL FOR SEATS : MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 FORD FOCUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
6/7/2017 - 6/12/2017 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
10/10/2017 |
| # Affected |
698 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Consequences |
The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13. |
| 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 FOCUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2017 FORD FOCUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, LOCK
2017 FORD FOCUS Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
2017 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2017 FORD FOCUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2017 FORD FOCUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
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