Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With High Back Seats, The Upper Bolt On The Driver’S Side High Back Seat That Attaches The Seat Recliner Mechanism To The Seat Back Frame, Could Fracture. If The Bolt Fractures, The Seat Back May Recline Until It Makes Contact With An Object Behind The Seat, Such As The Second Row Seat Cushion.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
EXPLORER SPORT
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
06V114000
Component Description
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Effect Of Defect
The Driver Could Potentially Lose Contact With The Steering Wheel Or Foot Pedals During Such An Event, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Driver Seat Upper Bolt With A Metal Spacer And Bolt. In Addition, Seats With Tubular Back Frames Will Have The Fully Threaded Lower Recliner Bolt Replaced With A Partially Threaded Bolt. The Recall Began On April 10, 2006. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673. This Is A Supplement To A Previous Recall Campaign (03V281).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8585
Date Owners Notified
20060410
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20060410
Make Campaign Number
03S04