2017 Ford Focus recall: mid/rear assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 28, 2017. It covers about 698 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 698
- reported
- Aug 28, 2017
- owners notified
- Oct 10, 2017
- related complaints
- 3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.
Recall number 17V528000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Focus 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 17V528000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Ford Focus mid/rear assembly?
Yes. Recall 17V528000, reported on August 28, 2017, covers about 698 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V528000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.
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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