NHTSA recall 11V063000
Seats
Ford Explorer
Reported Feb 2, 20111,658 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 11C15
The defect
Ford IS recalling certain model year 2011 explorer vehicles manufactured from july 15, 2010, through december 13, 2010, equipped with second row 60% seats with manual recliner mechanisms that may have components that are out of dimensional specification. these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat back may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. the safety recall began on february 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.