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2017 Ford Explorer, Ford F-150 and others recall: recliner

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 22, 2017. It covers about 2,204 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,204
reported
May 22, 2017
owners notified
Jun 7, 2017
related complaints
20

Seats: front assembly: recliner

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased 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 began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.

Recall number 17V332000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about seats problems.

2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford F-1502017 Ford F-250 SD2017 Ford F-350 SD2017 Ford F-450 SD2017 Ford F-550 SD

Questions about recall 17V332000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Ford Explorer, Ford F-150 and others recliner?

Yes. Recall 17V332000, reported on May 22, 2017, covers about 2,204 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V332000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.

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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