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Ford EcoSport Front Seat Frames Improperly Welded

NHTSA campaign 19V023000 · Reported Jan 2, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

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A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V023000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 2, 2019
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Seats
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The front seat frames on some EcoSport vehicles may have been welded improperly. This means the seat back might not be held securely in place. Because the seat back isn't properly secured, these vehicles don't meet federal safety standards for seating systems and for seat belt anchorages.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your EcoSport is included. 2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule the free seat replacement, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. 3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V023000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Ford Ecosport

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Seat Recalls Involving Unlocked Seatbacks and Unexpected Movement · all 21 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEATS
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."
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.