Ford recall: Seats
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
What could happen
The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Focus 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V528000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 10, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 698
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 7, 2017 to Jun 12, 2017
- Part
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly; Seat belts › Rear/other
- Maker's own recall number
- 17C13
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 207
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.
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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.