NHTSA Recall # | 140726 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V568000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18S27 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER |
Date of notification | 28/09/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/03/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/08/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 31/08/18 |
Report created | 31/08/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1619112 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford f-150 regular cab and supercrew cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the b-pillar area. |
Consequence summary | A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the b-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began september 28, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18s27. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |