A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Seats

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. 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."

Actions

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.

Documents (10)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Compliance Recall 18C08 Certain 2019 Model Year EcoSport Vehicles Front Seat Replacement
• Miscellaneous Document - FORD MEDIA CENTER - Ford Motor Company Issues Two Recalls in North America
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 207, 210
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Compliance Recall 18C08
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4

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