Recall 17V205000

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Report Date
20170327
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 FORD EDGE

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