NHTSASTRUCTURE
Ford Motor Company - Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Published: January 19, 2024Recall ID: 24V031000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Affected Products
Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach |
| Nhtsa id | 24V031000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V031000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach. |
| Completion rate | 17.10 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed Feburary 16, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02. |
| Consequence summary | A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S02 |
| Potentially affected | 1889110 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |