NHTSA Recall 17V401000: Mid/rear assembly (seats)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2017 Ford Explorer Police Intercept.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V401000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17C10 |
| Component | SEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 26, 2017 |
| Owner notification | August 14, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating systems", and (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety risk
Seats with missing inboard attachments may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that they have the second row seat attachment studs, installing them if not, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C10.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V401000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2017 |
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.