NHTSA Recall 11V063000: Seats
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,658 vehicles. It affects 2011 Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V063000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11C15 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 2, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 15, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 explorer vehicles manufactured from july 15, 2010, through december 13, 2010, equipped with second row 60% seats with manual recliner mechanisms that may have components that are out of dimensional specification. These seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat back may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on february 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 11c15.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V063000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2011 |
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.