Component Description
SEATS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Ford Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180710
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180721
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
63
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190508
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20190102
Record Creation Date
20190131
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence Summary
A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Summary
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
Recall 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.
