Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 recalled
Over 90,000 dual-cab vehicles affected by defective seat-back latch springFord and Mazda have issued recall notices for the Ranger and BT-50 dual-cab pick-ups, due to a retaining spring for the latch that holds in place the folding rear seat.
According to the recall notices, the spring may break, rendering the seat-back latch inoperable. In that instance, rear-seat occupants may be injured in the event of a collision.
Ford is contacting over 58,000 Ranger owners to have their vehicles returned to the nearest authorised Ford dealer for rectification. Mazda has compiled a list of over 33,000 vehicles affected.
Owners are advised that an abnormal noise heard could be a symptom of the fault, which can be verified if the rear seat back fails to stay locked in place. In addition to the seat back falling forward under brakes, it may reduce the clearance between a rearward-facing child safety seat and the seat back itself.
Both companies are awaiting parts supply, at which time they will inform vehicle owners that repairs can be undertaken. The vehicles affected are the PX and PX MkII Ranger, and Mazda BT-50 UP0YF1 and UR0YF1 series.
Ford Australia was the homeroom for development of both the Ranger and the current generation of BT-50, which is why the defective component is common to both vehicles. Mazda has recently announced, however, that its next BT-50 will be based on the Isuzu D-MAX, rather than the Ranger.
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