The recall comes a year after U.S. safety regulators determined the problem to be a safety hazard.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Ford Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because of loose clips that could detach, allowing the windshield trim panels to fly off while the vehicle is traveling at highway speeds.
The recall covers Explorers from the 2011 through 2019 model years.
The recall concerns A-pillar retention clips that hold the trim that covers the vehicle’s roof supports by the windshield. «The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach,» Ford Motors stated in a notification it sent to the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) acknowledging the recall.
