2017 @ford Focus recall alert: https://t.co/GpqwBcmEIQ pic.twitter.com/QzW0QQYJOz
— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) September 2, 2017
If you own or lease a 2017 Ford Focus, it may be under recall. Ford is aware of a problem having to do with the welding of the second-row seatback on the left-hand side of the vehicle. Approximately 700 vehicles in the U.S. may have inadequate weld penetration, which could result in reduced strength, creating a higher risk of injury in a crash.
To date, Ford isn't aware of any injuries associated with the issue—in other words, this recall isn't happening because someone got hurt. It's a purely preventative step to correct a defect that was discovered before it becomes a problem.
What should you do?
Give Barber Ford a call at our service center: (866) 981-2836. We'll inspect your vehicle, and replace the rear seat if it is one of the ones affected. Because it is a recall, you won't pay anything out of pocket for the repair.