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Recall 08V-096

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 Ford F-250 and 3 other models: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-096
Reported
February 28, 2008
Vehicles affected
87,515 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

The fix

Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 08c01.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