2012 Lincoln Navigator | 2012 Ford Expedition — Seats: mid/rear assembly
Published February 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V034000, published February 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2012 Lincoln Navigator | 2012 Ford Expedition — Seats: mid/rear assembly.
What's the hazard
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT-HAND SEAT.
What to do
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- NAVIGATOR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2012 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2012 FORD EXPEDITION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Lincoln Navigator | 2012 Ford Expedition — Seats: mid/rear assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V034000 on February 2, 2012. Reported hazard: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT-HAND SEAT.
What should I do if I have this product?
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. 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: LINCOLN. Model: NAVIGATOR.