Explorer FWD L4-2.0L Turbo (2011)
Seat Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 11V063000: 2nd Row 60/40 Seat Non-Compliance
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Ford/Explorer 2011
MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company
MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 28, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V063000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Seats
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,658
SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Explorer vehicles manufactured from July 15, 2010, through December 13, 2010, equipped with second row
60% seats with manual recliner mechanisms that may have components that are out of dimensional specification. These seats fail to conform to the
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems."
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the seat back may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 14, 2011. Owners
may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
NOTES:
Ford's recall campaign number is 11C15. 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.
