DEARBORN, Mich. -

While Subaru is recalling more than 47,000 units, Ford is rolling out a campaign to recall 230,000 vehicles in Canada and predominantly from cold weather states in the U.S.

Blue Oval officials on Thursday said they are recalling 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles with a third row fold flat seat. The recall stems from potential corrosion that could weaken the mounting point for the forward portion of the third row seat.

The recalled vehicles were originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Of the total amount, Ford indicated about 33,500 units are located in Canada.

“Dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, which move the seat latch strikers away from the potentially corroded area,” Kelli Felker, Ford’s safety communications manager explained in a statement to Auto Remarketing.

“In addition, dealers will install overlay panels in the exterior of the vehicle’s wheel wells to prevent entry of water and corrosive elements. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer,” said Felker who added that Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem.

Subaru Recalls Units with Remote Engine Starter

According to an announcement posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Subaru is recalling certain model-year 2010-2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory; certain model-year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox RES accessory; and certain mode- year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox RES accessory.

If the RES fob is dropped, NHTSA said the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

As a result, the agency determined the engine may inadvertently start and run for up to 15 minutes.

“The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel,” NHTSA said. “If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause asphyxiation.

The announcement indicated Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of April for the 47,419 units covered in the campaign.

In the meantime, owners may contact Subaru at (800) 782-2783 for more information.

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