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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V332000·Announced 2017-05-22

Ford Recalls 2017 Models for Manual Seat Recliner Weld Defect

Ford is recalling 2017 Explorer and F-Series trucks because manual seat back recliners may have inadequate welds, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 (inadequate welds on the seat back frame) that compromises occupant restraint in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. The recall addresses a defect where the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant in the event of a crash due to inadequate welds. As a result, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints," and 207, "Seating Systems."

If the occupant is not adequately restrained during a crash, they have an increased risk of injury. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPLORER, F-150, F-550 SD, F-350 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Seating Systems
Hazard
Affected units
2,204

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 (6)

  • EXPLORER
  • F-150
  • F-550 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-250 SD
  • F-450 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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