NHTSARecalled Jul 25, 2017 · #17V472000
Seat and Seat Belt Mounting Bolts may Fracture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Seat and Seat Belt Mounting Bolts may Fracture
- 2015 Lincoln MKC
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
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What you should do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.