Ford Recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs for Defective Roof Rail Covers
Ford Motor Co. recalled 661,000 Explorer sport utility vehicles in North America due to faulty roof rail covers that can detach from the vehicle unexpectedly.
Details of the Ford Explorer Recall
According to Reuters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) first inquired about the roof rail covers in 2020 after it received 11 reports of roof rail covers detaching from vehicles. NHTSA requested Ford issue a recall in April 2020, but the carmaker opted not to.
In November, Ford informed NHTSA that it had extended its warranty related to the issue for 10 years or 150,000 miles. Ultimately, on April 30, 2021, agreed to issue a recall.
Roof rail covers detaching while the vehicle in motion could result in collisions as other drivers attempt to avoid the detached piece.
Customers can expect to be notified beginning the week of June 28.
Year Models Affected by the Ford Explorer Recall
- 2016 Ford Explorer
- 2017 Ford Explorer
- 2018 Ford Explorer
- 2019 Ford Explorer
The vehicles covered by the recall have roof rails covers that are painted silver, black, or absolute black.
What to Do When Your Defective Vehicle Resulted in Injury
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