NHTSARecalled Feb 2, 2012 · #12V034000
2ND ROW HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT BRACKETS/FMVSS 202
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT-HAND SEAT. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT MAY NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED STRENGTH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Product details
- Product
- 2ND ROW HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT BRACKETS/FMVSS 202
- 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Model numbers
- 2012 EXPEDITION
- UPCs
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What you should do
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.