Ford Escape, F-150 +1 more: Seats

Affects Ford Escape, F-150, E-350 · 2014–2015 — about 95K vehicles.

The hazard

The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.

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