Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2017 Edge vehicle may have a problem with the roof and pillars due to an improperly welded windshield header, which can reduce the vehicle's structural integrity.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a side-impact crash, you may be at greater risk of injury due to the reduced structural integrity of your vehicle.
Free Fix
Ford will fix the problem for free by repairing the windshield header at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.
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