2016 FORD EXPLORER
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall Title: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall Date: 2016-06-28
2016 FORD EXPLORER NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 16V475000
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall Component(s): SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 5280
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall Overview: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, Head Restraints and 207, Seating Systems.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2016 FORD EXPLORER 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.