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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.