Recall
Ford Edge — 17V205000
NHTSA ID
17V205000
Make
Ford
Model
Edge
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-03-27
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Units Affected
84
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17C05
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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.