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Network/ United States/ Ford/ 11V063000

Ford · United States · Mod

Ford Explorer: Seats

Affects Ford Explorer · 2011 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK MAY NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED STRENGTH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

What to do

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational