Ford Motor Co. announced through a press release that it is recalling a total of 311,907 units of the 2017 Explorer SUV in the United States due to reports stating some of its seat frames may have sharp edges.
According to the automaker, the recall affects Ford Explorer SUVs installed with powered seats built at the company’s Chicago Assembly Plant between February 13, 2017 and October 25, 2017. It also said it is aware of 31 reports of hand injuries related to the issue.
Injuries may happen when drivers or passengers reach between the power front seat and center console and come in contact with the sharp edges.
Ford’s statement claims it has reached out to dealers to “install flocked tape to the exposed edge and tab on the inboard side of the power seat frames.” In the meantime, the company advises owners of the vehicles in question to avoid contact with the seat frame edge until dealers have completed all repairs.
In addition to the more than 300,000 vehicles being recalled in the United States, 23,380 units are also getting pulled out of the market in Canada plus 3,045 more in Mexico.
This latest recall is the third within the last five weeks involving sports utility vehicles built in the company’s Chicago plant. Ford, however, has clarified that the recalls can be blamed on quality control
issues within the factory and not the recent management changes.
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