Ford Motor Company | 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedition, and 2020 escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms | NHTSA Recall #19V633000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V633000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedition, and 2020 escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms Includes 639,137 affected units, Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedition, and 2020 escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedition, and 2020 escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. also included are certain 2020 ford explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. the recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202, "head restraints" and 207, "seating systems."

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and ford and lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 21, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19c07.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V633000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2019-08-28T00:00:00
Subject: Reduced seat back strength/fmvss 202 & 207
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 639,137

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 19C07
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedition, and 2020 escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. also included are certain 2020 ford explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. the recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202, "head restraints" and 207, "seating systems."
Consequence Summary: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and ford and lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 21, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19c07.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 77.79

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