2016 Ford Explorer and Ford F-150 recall: recliner

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 28, 2016. It covers about 5,280 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,280
reported: Jun 28, 2016
owners notified: Aug 18, 2016
related complaints: 53

Seats: front assembly: recliner

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V475000

Affected vehicles

Ford Explorer 2016 2016
Ford F-150 2016 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about seats problems.

2016 Ford Explorer 2016 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 16V475000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Ford Explorer and Ford F-150 recliner?

Yes. Recall 16V475000, reported on June 28, 2016, covers about 5,280 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V475000?

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.

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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