SeatsRecall 17V-332 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-332 covers 2,204 Ford vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V332000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased 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 began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 26 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 8, 2016 to January 19, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.