Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Seat Back: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 10V161000: Front Seat Manual Recliner Replacement
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Ford/Explorer 2010
Ford/Explorer Sport Trac 2010
Ford/Fusion 2010
Mercury/Milan 2010
Mercury/Mountaineer 2010
MANUFACTURER: Ford mOtor Company
MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 16, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V161000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 33256
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
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.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or
go to http://www.safercar.gov.
