Ford driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the front assembly recliner. Here is what owners need to know.
The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-164.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Ford C-Max |
| 2013–2014 | Ford Escape |
| 2013–2014 | Ford Fusion |
| 2013–2014 | Lincoln MKZ |
What changed
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