NHTSA recall 16V-475 (16V475000)
seats recall reported June 28, 2016 - about 5,280 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V475000
- Also written as
- 16V-475
- Manufacturer number
- 16C11
- Reported
- June 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,280
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-475 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.