Recall 16V475000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Defect in 2016-2016 FORD EXPLORER
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,280 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V475000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,280 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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