NHTSA recall 06V111000
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Ford Escape and 1 more
Reported Apr 7, 2006134,365 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 06C12Built Jan 1, 2005 – Mar 31, 2005
The defect
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
The remedy
Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. the recall began on may 19, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.