Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The head restraint system in your vehicle is designed to protect your head and neck in a crash. However, in certain SUVs without side air curtains or moonroofs, the head restraint might not provide adequate protection.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, the head restraint might not absorb the impact properly, which could lead to personal injury to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will add extra energy-absorbing material above the headliner in the A-pillar area, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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