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.