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VehicleApr 20, 2011192 affected

Ford recall: Seats

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 e-150, e-250, e-350 and e-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." it may be possible that under unusually high loads, such as during a crash, the driver power seat track worm gear may fracture.

What could happen

In the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading, the worm gear could fracture and allow the seat to shift unrestrained forward or backward increasing the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on may 4, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V246000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 20, 2011
Owners notified
May 4, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
192
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Mar 7, 2011 to Mar 23, 2011
Part
Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Maker's own recall number
11C16
Safety standard
FMVSS 207

Notes

Ford's recall campaign number is 11c16.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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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.