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Recall 06V-114

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 to 2002 Ford Explorer Sport: Seats (front assembly, recliner).

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-114
Reported
April 10, 2006
Vehicles affected
8,585 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.

The risk

The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed]. This is a supplement to a previous recall campaign (03v281).

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 03s04. 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