Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
10V161000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/11/2009 to 02/03/2010V (Vehicle)3325605/03/2010MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/20/201004/20/2010571202
Defect SummaryFord is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, head restraint. the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .