If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash.

Structure — Body — Roof And Pillars

Date Announced

MAR 27, 2017

Vehicles Affected

84

Ford Recall #

17C05

NHTSA Campaign #

17V205000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05.

Documents (10)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report FMVSS 214
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 28, 2017 SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Compliance Recall 17C05
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Media Correspondence
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TBS - April 18, 2017 SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Compliance Recall 17C05
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-4