Recall Details For: 2017 FORD FOCUS
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 17V528000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 138507
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:17V528000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: FORD
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: FOCUS
- MODEL YEAR: 2017
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 17C13
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Ford Motor Company
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20170607
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20170612
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 698
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20171010
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Ford Motor Company
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20170828
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20170830
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER: 207
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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."
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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.
RECALL 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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