Defect Description For Recall
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Fusion, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, And Mercury Milan And Mountaineer Vehicles Manufactured Between December 15, 2009 Through February 3, 2010 Equipped With Front Seat Manual Recliners. These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, “Head Restraint.” The Recliner Gear Plate Teeth May Be Out Of Dimension Specification Which Could Result In Limited Pawl To Gear Plate Tooth Engagement.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
FUSION
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V161000
Component Description
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seatback And Head Restraint May Move Rearward, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Manual Recliners For Both Power And Manual Seats Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or Before April 30, 2010. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20091211
End Of Manufacture
20100203
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33256
Date Owners Notified
20100503
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20100420
Make Campaign Number
10C11
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
202