CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. 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
- A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
- 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 2019 vehicles may have front seat frames that were improperly welded. As a result, the seat back may not be properly secured, and the vehicle does not meet federal seating and seat belt anchorage safety standards.
A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should take this seriously and not delay getting the repair.
Ford has notified owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front seat assemblies free of charge. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 18C08. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford ECO Sport | 2019 |
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