Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #16V475000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V475000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2016 ford explorer and f-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat Includes 5,280 affected units, Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 ford explorer and f-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford explorer and f-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. the seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202, "head restraints" and 207, "seating systems."

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. the recall begin on august 18, 2016. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 16c11.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V475000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2016-06-28T00:00:00
Subject: Driver seat back frame may fail/fmvss 202, 207
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 5,280

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16C11
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford explorer and f-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. the seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202, "head restraints" and 207, "seating systems."
Consequence Summary: The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the 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 begin on august 18, 2016. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 16c11.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.38

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NHTSA ID: 16V475000
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Created At: 1742808662
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