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Recall 17C05 - Improperly Welded Windshield Header - 2017 Edge


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March 27, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V205000
Improperly Welded Windshield Header/FMVSS 214


If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V205000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 84

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.

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.

RCONL-17V205-5111 Improperly Welded Windshield Header Owner Notification Letter 17C05.pdf

RCLRPT-17V205-9142 Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report FMVSS 214 Recall 17C05.PDF

RCMN-17V205-4882 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 28, 2017 SUBJECT-NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION - DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Compliance Recall 17C05.pdf

RCAK-17V205-4829 Recall Acknowledgement Recall 17C05.pdf

RMISC-17V205-4587 Media Correspondence Recall 17C05 & Others.pdf

RCMN-17V205-8116 Notice & TSB - April 18, 2017 SUBJECT-NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION - DELIVERY HOLD - Compliance Recall 17C05.pdf

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