Recall 19V023000

SEATS

Report Date

20190102

Component

SEATS

Affected Vehicles

1 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety Consequence

A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	FORD	ECOSPORT

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