NHTSA Recall 08V096000: Seats
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87,515 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford F-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V096000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08C01 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 28, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford recall no. 08c01.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V096000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.