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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V063000

2011 Ford Explorer — Seats

Published February 4, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V063000, published February 4, 2011 and initiated February 2, 2011. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2011 Ford Explorer — Seats.

What's the hazard

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EXPLORER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 15, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW 60% SEATS WITH MANUAL RECLINER MECHANISMS THAT MAY HAVE COMPONENTS THAT ARE OUT OF DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION. THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS.

What to do

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2011 FORD EXPLORER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Ford Explorer — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V063000 on February 4, 2011. Reported hazard: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EXPLORER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 15, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW 60% SEATS WITH MANUAL RECLINER MECHANISMS THAT MAY HAVE COMPONENTS THAT ARE OUT OF DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION. THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS.

What should I do if I have this product?

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER 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: EXPLORER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)