Ford Ecosport recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 2, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2019 Ford Ecosport

Recall number

19V023000

Brand / firm

Ford

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 63 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.