NHTSA recall 16V475000
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Ford Explorer and 1 more
Reported Jun 28, 20165,280 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 16C11Built Feb 17, 2016 – Mar 7, 2016
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.