Recall 11V246000: Driver's Power Seat Track Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Ford/E-150 2011

Ford/E-250 2011

Ford/E-350 2011

Ford/E-450 2011

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 18, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V246000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Seats: Front Assembly: Power Adjust

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 192

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350 and E-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems." It may be possible that under unusually high loads, such as during a crash, the driver power seat track worm gear may fracture.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading, the worm gear could fracture and allow the seat to shift unrestrained forward or backward increasing the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on May 2, 2011. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

NOTES:
Ford's recall campaign number is 11C16. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.