NHTSA safety recalls
2010 Ford Explorer Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Explorer. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2010 Ford Explorer as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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10E043000Equipment
An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
The riskAn improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
The fix — freeMarathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on september 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
What was foundMarathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. The heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.
10E043000 at NHTSA10V161000Seats · Front Assembly · Recliner
In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
The riskIn the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What was foundFord is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." The recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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