Vehicle recall 17V332000 · May 22, 2017
Ford Explorer, F-150 and 4 more models
In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
- Consequence
- If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V332000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2017
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17C08
- Owner notification
- June 7, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,204
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner; Seats
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 (2017): 2017
- Ford F-150 (2017): 2017
- Ford F-250 SD (2017): 2017
- Ford F-350 SD (2017): 2017
- Ford F-450 SD (2017): 2017
- Ford F-550 SD (2017): 2017
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