Recall 06V111000: Interior Impact Non-Compliance
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:Ford/Escape 2005
Mercury/Mariner 2005
MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V111000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: April 03, 2006
COMPONENT: Seats: Front Assembly: Head Restraint
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 134365
SUMMARY:
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." During testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
REMEDY:
Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 30, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NOTES:
Ford recall No. 06C12. 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.