Ford recalls nearly 617,000 US Explorer SUVs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requested company conduct safety recall in April
WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Co is recalling nearly 617,00 Explorer sport utility vehicles in the United States at the request of regulators because retention pins could loosen and allow roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
FORD RECALLING OVER 150,000 VEHICLES FOR SAFETY ISSUES RELATED TO AIRBAGS, REAR SUSPENSION
The recall covers 2016 through 2019 model year vehicles. Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary.
Ford Motor Co is recalling nearly 617,00 Explorer sport utility vehicles in the United States at the request of regulators because retention pins could loosen and allow roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. (Photo by Anton Novoderezhkin\TASS v
The second largest U.S. automaker said in documents posted Sunday the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in April had requested Ford conduct a safety recall after first inquiring about the issue in early 2020 following 11 reports of roof rail cover detachment.
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Ford in November approved a onetime repair extended coverage action for 10 years or 150,000 miles to address the issue.