Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD and 2 more (2017): Seats
Recall 17V332000 · May 22, 2017 · Ford Motor Company
2,204
vehicles affected
2,204
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V332000
- Date
- May 22, 2017
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 2,204
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Front assembly > Recliner; Seats
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V332000?
6 models: Ford Explorer (2017), Ford F-150 (2017), Ford F-250 SD (2017) and 3 more, about 2,204 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V332000?
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.
What can happen?
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.