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VehicleApr 20, 201033,256 affected

Ford / Mercury recall: Seats

What is wrong

Ford 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.

What could happen

In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V161000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 20, 2010
Owners notified
May 3, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
33,256
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 11, 2009 to Feb 3, 2010
Part
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Maker's own recall number
10C11
Safety standard
FMVSS 202

Notes

Owners 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 .

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