Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's driver seat may have a faulty gear in the power adjustment system that could break under heavy loads, such as in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If a crash happens, the seat could move suddenly and increase the risk of injury to the driver.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and replace the driver's seat track assembly for free at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350 AND E-450 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." IT MAY BE POSSIBLE THAT UNDER UNUSUALLY HIGH LOADS, SUCH AS DURING A CRASH, THE DRIVER POWER SEAT TRACK WORM GEAR MAY FRACTURE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES OF SEVERE LOADING, THE WORM GEAR COULD FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE SEAT TO SHIFT UNRESTRAINED FORWARD OR BACKWARD INCREASING THE RISK AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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