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- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Risk
- If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.
- 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
Certain 2017 vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof may have an improperly welded windshield header. This can reduce the vehicle's side structural strength, so the vehicle does not fully meet the federal side impact protection standard.
If the structure is weaker than designed, occupants face a higher risk of injury in a side-impact crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially if the vehicle is regularly carrying passengers.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, which will fix the windshield header. Ford will notify affected owners. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 17C05.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Edge | 2017 |
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