NHTSA Campaign 10V161000 — MERCURY MILAN 2010 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Official recall data re-presented for lookup and verification. Campaign: 10V161000. Vehicle: MERCURY MILAN. Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V161000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | MERCURY MILAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | 10C11 |
Official summary
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
Official consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Official notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 86363 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V161000 |
| Make | MERCURY |
| Model | MILAN |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | 10C11 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Manufacturer Name | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2009-12-11 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-02-03 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 33256 |
| Action Date | 2010-05-03 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Ford Motor Company |
| Report Date | 2010-04-20 |
| Notification Date | 2010-04-20 |
| Additional Field 17 | 571 |
| Additional Field 18 | 202 |
| Official Summary | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT. |
| Official Consequence | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000035699000678915000000319 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |