NHTSARecalled Jun 28, 2016 · #16V475000
Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207
- 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Model numbers
- 2016 Ford
- UPCs
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What you should do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.