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- SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased 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 began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
- 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 2017 Ford Explorer and F-Series Super Duty trucks have a manual driver's seat back recliner with inadequate welds. In a crash, the seat back frame may not properly restrain the driver, which can increase the risk of injury. The vehicles may also not meet federal seating and head restraint safety standards.
If you own an affected vehicle, Ford will notify you by mail. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat back frame if needed, at no cost to you. You can call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 17C08. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website or through Ford's owner page.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2017 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 2017 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2017 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2017 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2017 |