Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2017 Ford Focus may have a weak weld in the left rear seat back frame, which could reduce the seat's strength in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, the weak seat back may not protect you as well as it should, increasing your risk of injury.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this for free by inspecting and replacing the left rear seat back if necessary. They'll contact you directly to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.
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