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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V250000

2016 Ford Fusion — Seats

Published April 27, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 27, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V250000, published April 27, 2016. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Ford Fusion — Seats.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

What to do

Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
FUSION
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2016 FORD FUSION
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Ford Fusion — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V250000 on April 27, 2016. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

What should I do if I have this product?

Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FUSION.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)