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Ford in the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds.

NHTSA campaign 17V-332 · Reported May 22, 2017 · 2,204 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,204
REMEDY
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the front assembly recliner. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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."

WHY IT MATTERS

If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-332.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Ford Explorer
2017Ford F-150
2017Ford F-250
2017Ford F-350
2017Ford F-450
2017Ford F-550

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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