2010 Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and others recall: recliner
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 20, 2010. It covers about 33,256 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 33,256
- reported
- Apr 20, 2010
- owners notified
- May 3, 2010
- related complaints
- 60
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 10V161000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2010 2010
- Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2010 2010
- Ford Fusion 2010 2010
- Mercury Milan 2010 2010
- Mercury Mountaineer 2010 2010
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 60 complaints about seats problems.
2010 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac2010 Ford Fusion2010 Mercury Milan2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Questions about recall 10V161000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and others recliner?
Yes. Recall 10V161000, reported on April 20, 2010, covers about 33,256 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V161000?
Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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