CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.
- 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 Focus vehicles have a rear left seat back frame with an insufficient weld where the outboard pivot bracket joins the pivot nut. This weakens the seat back, so it may not hold up as well as it should.
If the seat back has reduced strength, the risk of injury to a rear left passenger increases in a crash. The vehicles also do not fully meet federal safety standards for seating systems and seat belt anchorages.
Ford will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the rear left seat back and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. You can check whether your VIN is included in this recall, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Focus | 2017 |
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