If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.
If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224774-ford-expedition-2018-recall-seats · Recall date January 12, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V775000
“FORD EXPEDITION (2018) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 12, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224774-ford-expedition-2018-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall 17V775000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V775000).
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V775000 — Ford Motor Company FORD EXPEDITION (2018) recall — Seats Hello, I own a FORD EXPEDITION (2018) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 17V775000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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