Ford A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the body roof and pillars. Here is what owners need to know.
The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-031.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2019 | Ford Explorer |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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