Recall 16V475000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Report Date

20160628

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2016	FORD	EXPLORER
2016	FORD	F-150

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.