Vehicle recall 06V114000 · April 10, 2006
2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
- Consequence
- The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. The recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. This is a supplement to a previous recall campaign (03V281).
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 03S04. Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V114000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 2006
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03S04
- Owner notification
- April 10, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,585
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer Sport (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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