Ford Grand Cmax Recall R/2011/013: Second Row Seat Recliner Locking Mechanism, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 24 Feb 2011
- Launched
- 3,458
- vehicles in the UK
- 1U365
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Grand Cmax vehicles built between 1 March 2010 and 14 January 2011. Investigations have identified an issue with the second row seating recliner locking mechanism. The dealer will perform a check of the seat function and fit an additional bracket that will prevent damage occurring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Investigations have identified an issue with the second row seating recliner locking mechanism. It is possible that the seat latch mechanism can be damaged if the seat back is repeatedly slammed into the folded position. If significant damage has occurred there is a possibility that the seat can be forced to a reclined position without lifting the release lever.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SECOND ROW SEAT RECLINER LOCKING MECHANISM Defect: Investigations have identified an issue with the second row seating recliner locking mechanism. It is possible that the seat latch mechanism can be damaged if the seat back is repeatedly slammed into the folded position. If significant damage has occurred there is a possibility that the seat can be forced to a reclined position without lifting the release lever. Remedy: The dealer will perform a check of the seat function and fit an additional bracket that will prevent damage occurring.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: second row seat recliner locking mechanism.
The Fix
The dealer will perform a check of the seat function and fit an additional bracket that will prevent damage occurring.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cmax built between 1 March 2010 and 14 January 2011 may be included. Ford estimates 3,458 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 1U365 or the DVSA reference R/2011/013. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2010/216 on 14 Dec 2010, for panoramic roof panel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2011/040 on 18 May 2011, for headlights and indicators may malfuntion. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/013, launched 24 February 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.