CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles with a manual-recline driver's seat may have insufficient welds in the seat back frame. The weak welds may not meet federal seat and head restraint safety standards.
If the seat back does not adequately hold the occupant in a crash, the risk of injury increases. Ford will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the seat and replace the seat back frame if needed, at no cost to you.
Check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or contacting Ford at 1-800-392-3673. If your vehicle is affected, schedule the free inspection and repair at an authorized Ford dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2016 |