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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V401📅 Jun 28, 2017

2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating systems", and (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."

💥 The risk

Seats with missing inboard attachments may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that they have the second row seat attachment studs, installing them if not, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C10.

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
17V401000
Manufacturer recall #
17C10
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
4
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 14, 2017
Built
Jan 20, 2017 – Jan 20, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 17V401 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 17V401?

2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. 4 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 1-866-436-7332.