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NHTSARecalled 2017-08-28

Ford Motor Company — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Is my product affected?

2017 FORD FOCUS

  • Brand FORD

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles because the rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, which reduces the seat back's strength and increases the risk of injury in a crash. The affected vehicles fail to comply with federal safety standards for seating systems and seat belt assembly anchorages.

Ford will notify owners of the recall, which began October 10, 2017. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary at no charge to owners. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for recall assistance, and can reference Ford's recall number 17C13.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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