Recall 06V-111
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2005 Ford Escape and 1 other model: Seats (front assembly, head restraint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-111
- Reported
- April 7, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 134,365 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 06c12.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2005
- Mercury Mariner 2005