Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles, manufactured from november 19, 2011, through december 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraints." these vehicles may have inadequate welds on the head restraint support brackets for the second row, right-hand seat.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Expedition 2012
- Lincoln Navigator 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V034000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 2, 2012
- Owners notified
- Feb 21, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 569
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 19, 2011 to Dec 2, 2011
- Part
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 12C22
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 202
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 12c22.customers may 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train Jun 24, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts May 27, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Mar 18, 2026
- Lincoln recall: Seats Mar 3, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.