Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2018 FORD F-150Transport Canada Recall #2019437
Defect
On certain vehicles, seats with a manual recliner may not meet the strength requirements of Canadian regulations. A seatback with reduced strength may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seatback that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for an inspection of the driver and front passenger seat recliners. For 2020 model year Explorer and Aviator, dealers will inspect the rear outboard seats. The seat structures will be replaced as required.
70,741 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 19C07