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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V710000

2014 Ford F-150 | 2014 Ford Flex — Seats

Published November 7, 2014 · Recall initiated: November 7, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V710000, published November 7, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2014 Ford F-150 | 2014 Ford Flex — Seats.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
F-150
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2014 FORD F-150 | 2014 FORD FLEX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Ford F-150 | 2014 Ford Flex — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V710000 on November 7, 2014. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-150.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)