The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E018000·Announced 2024-02-23

Ford Recalls EcoSport Rear Seat Covers Due to Air Bag Deployment Risk

Ford is recalling EcoSport rear seat covers that may prevent air bags from deploying correctly, 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 where seat covers may prevent air bag deployment, a safety-critical component that directly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain Ford EcoSport vehicles equipped with rear seat covers bearing part number VNJ1Z-6163812-A or VNJ1Z-6163812-B. The recall is due to a defect where these specific seat covers may interfere with the proper deployment of the vehicle's air bags.

If the air bags do not deploy correctly during a collision, the risk of injury to vehicle occupants increases. Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries associated with this defect in the provided notice.

Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange for a refund for the affected rear seat covers. Ford's internal recall number for this action is 24S12. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Interior Components
Hazard
Affected units
207

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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