Ford Recalls Ranger Bakkies in South Africa Over Rear Seatback Safety Issue
Ford South Africa has issued a recall for certain Ranger double-cab models due to a faulty rear seatback latch. Find out which models are affected, the nature of the defect, and how to check your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has announced a safety recall affecting specific Ford Ranger double-cab models manufactured at its Silverton Assembly Plant between March 2013 and November 10, 2015. The recall addresses a potential defect in the rear folding seatback latch mechanism.
Nature of the Defect :
According to FMCSA,, the rear folding Seatback latch Spring in the Affected Vehicles may break,, leading to a Malfunction of The latch Mechanism,. This Defect could Prevent the rear Seatback from Locking Securely in the Upright Position,, posing a Safety risk to Occupants:.
Recall Details and Customer Support :
Ford dealers will Replace the rear Seatback latch Assembly in the Affected Vehicles at no Cost to the customer:. The Company Emphasizes its Commitment to Delivering World – Class quality Vehicles and Considers this Safety Recall a part of that Commitment,.
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Customers with concerns or queries can contact their Ford dealer or reach out to Ford Customer Service directly at 0800 204 688 (for local calls) or +27 12 843 5824 (for international callers). Alternatively, inquiries can be sent via email to CRC3@ford.com.
Additional Recalls and Issues :
This recall is among several that have affected Ford Ranger models in South Africa:
- Front Brake Hose Recall: Certain Ford Rangers built between September 18, 2014, and August 28, 2018, were recalled due to concerns over flexible front brake hoses that could fail over time.
- Takata Airbag Recall: Ford issued a safety recall for certain 2003 – 2011 Ranger and 2004 – 2014 Everest Models to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators,, which Could Degrade over Time and pose a Risk to Occupants,.
- Shaft Failure Recall : Ford Ranger Vehicles manufactured between December 12,, 2022,, and June 5,, 2023 were Recalled due to a Faulty Installation that Could Cause the Shaft to fail and Break near the Transfer Box,, increasing the Risk of an Accident:.
How to Check if Your Vehicle Is Affected :
Ford owners can Verify if their vehicle is subject to any Recalls by entering their Vehicle Identification Number ”(VIN)” on the official Ford South Africa recall portal : https://www.ford.co.za/support/recalls/,.
Ford Urges all affected customers to take Prompt action to ensure their vehicles are inspected and repaired as necessary to maintain safety Standards..