Ford Focus: Rear/other

Date

Aug. 28, 2017

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Focus (2017)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other; Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. 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."

Potentially affected

698

What can happen

The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.

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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 10, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

17C13

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

207

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V528000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.