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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Ford Motor Company: EcoSport Rear Seat Covers Recalled for Air Bag Deployment Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 23, 2024
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling 207 rear seat covers sold for Ford EcoSport vehicles because they can interfere with the vehicle's air bags. These specific seat covers, with part number VNJ1Z-6163812-A/B, may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended during a crash. Ford will provide a full refund to customers who purchased these affected covers.

Risk

The rear seat covers may physically block or obstruct the air bag during a collision, leading to incorrect deployment which increases the risk of occupant injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle for Ford EcoSport Rear Seat Covers with part number VNJ1Z-6163812-A or VNJ1Z-6163812-B.
  2. If you have these seat covers installed, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange for a full refund. Mention Ford's internal recall number 24S12.
  3. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Ford will provide a full refund for the recalled rear seat covers.

How to: Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 24S12.

Affected Products

Product: Ford EcoSport Rear Seat Covers (Part VNJ1Z-6163812-A/B)
Part / Model:
VNJ1Z-6163812-A
VNJ1Z-6163812-B

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24E018000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford dealers; authorized retailers
Units Affected: 207 vehicles(207% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 24S12
Agency Last Updated: February 28, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response