Ford recall: Seats
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
What could happen
During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Fusion 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V874000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 5, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jan 10, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 27, 2016 to Sep 28, 2016
- Part
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 16S43
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Oct 13, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Oct 10, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Jun 27, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Latches/locks/linkages Nov 17, 2023
- Ford recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2023
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.