Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #08V096000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V096000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 87,515 affected units, FMVSS 207/DRIVER SEAT BACK FRAME, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V096000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2008-02-28T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 207/driver seat back frame

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 87,515

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08C01

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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