Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's folding seat in the back may have a faulty hinge that can come loose when you fold it down and put a load on it.
Risk if Unfixed
If you fold the seat back up without fixing the hinge, it might not work properly in a crash, which could affect how well your seat and seatbelts protect you.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they'll fix the hinge for free to ensure your seat works safely and correctly.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT.
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