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SevereNHTSA·19V023000·Announced 2019-01-02

Ford Recalls 2019 EcoSport Vehicles Due to Improperly Welded Front Seat Frames

Ford is recalling 2019 EcoSport vehicles because improperly welded front seat frames may cause the seat back to be loose, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 frames) that fails to meet federal safety standards and increases the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08. 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 ECOSPORT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
63

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)

  • ECOSPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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