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2017 Ford Edge recall: roof and pillars

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 27, 2017. It covers about 84 vehicles.

vehicles affected
84
reported
Mar 27, 2017
owners notified
May 18, 2017
related complaints
26

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk
If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.

Recall number 17V205000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints about body problems.

2017 Ford Edge

Questions about recall 17V205000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Ford Edge roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 17V205000, reported on March 27, 2017, covers about 84 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V205000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.

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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