NHTSA recall 16V250000
Seat Belts, Seats · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) numbers 207, "seating systems" and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Why it matters: An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16c05.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Ford Fusion.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V250000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.