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Recall 16V-475

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2016 Ford Explorer and 1 other model: Seats (front assembly, recliner).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-475
Reported
June 28, 2016
Vehicles affected
5,280 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles