Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #10V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V161000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 33,256 affected units, FRONT DRIVER & PASSENGER SEATS MANUAL RECLINERS, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V161000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2010-04-20T00:00:00
Subject: Front driver & passenger seats manual recliners
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 33,256

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10C11
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V161000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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