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Ford Expedition Recall 17V775: Second-row seats may not hold securely in a crash

NHTSA campaign 17V775, reported December 1, 2017, 462 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2018 vehicles may have second-row outboard seats with too much forward adjustment travel, and/or a bolt attaching the seat back to the seat base that was not installed correctly. The seat back may not be adequately secured, and the occupant may be improperly positioned, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The remedy is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the second-row outboard seats for proper adjustment travel and replace the seat frame assembly if needed. They will also check the bolts securing the seat back to the seat base and correct the installation if necessary. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 17C20). You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V775Ford Motor Company
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System."
Risk
If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Expedition2018