Recall 06V-111: 2005 Ford Escape, 2005 Mercury Mariner

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Apr 7, 2006, covering about 134,365 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-111
Report date
Apr 7, 2006
Vehicles affected
134,365
Owners notified
May 19, 2006

The problem

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

The fix

Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Notes

Ford recall no. 06c12.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentSeats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number06V111000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford Escape2005All years
Mercury Mariner2005All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-111?

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.

How is recall 06V-111 fixed?

Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.