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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V096📅 Feb 29, 2008

2008 Ford F-250 & 2008 Ford F-350 + 2 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V096000
Manufacturer recall #
08C01
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
87,515
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 24, 2008
Built
Jan 29, 2007 – Jun 16, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford recall no. 08C01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V096 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V096?

2008 Ford F-250 & 2008 Ford F-350 + 2 more. 87,515 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.