2010 Ford Fusion | 2010 Mercury Milan | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Ford Explorer | 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — Seats: front assembly: recliner
Published April 20, 2010 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V161000, published April 20, 2010. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2010 Ford Fusion | 2010 Mercury Milan | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Ford Explorer | 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — Seats: front assembly: recliner.
What's the hazard
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- FUSION
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2010 FORD FUSION | 2010 MERCURY MILAN | 2010 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | 2010 FORD EXPLORER | 2010 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Ford Fusion | 2010 Mercury Milan | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Ford Explorer | 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — Seats: front assembly: recliner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V161000 on April 20, 2010. Reported hazard: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FUSION.