SeatsRecall 19V-023 · 2019 Ford Ecosport
Ford Motor Company recall 19V-023 covers 63 2019 Ford Ecosport for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 10, 2018 to July 21, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.