Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfrs Report Date: FEB 21, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V096000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 87515
Summary:
Certain vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle safety standard no 207, “Seating systems” of F250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles. Some 40 split and captains chair drivers seats are equipped with lumbar supports which have improper welds at the joint of the seat back PIVOT bracket and the seat back frame.
Result:
The seat side PIVOT BRACKET will crack or break increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Solution:
To avoid this effect the dealers will add reinforcement to the driver’s seat back frame or will replace if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on or about March 24, 2008. For information the owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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