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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V874000·Announced 2016-12-05

Ford Recalls 2017 Fusion Vehicles for Rear Seat Back Weld Defect

Ford is recalling 2017 Fusion vehicles because improperly welded left rear seat back pivot pins may fail in a crash, allowing luggage to move into the passenger compartment.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly welded seat back pivot pins) that could fail during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured between September 27, 2016, and September 28, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the left rear seat back pivot pins may have been improperly welded.

During a crash, these improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, which increases the risk of injury. The recall began on January 10, 2017.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FUSION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Seat Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
25

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FUSION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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