NHTSA Campaign 19V023000

SEATS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jan 2, 2019 · 63 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD ECOSPORT 2019 63

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V023000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.