| NHTSA Recall # | 140720 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V568000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 18S27 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Supplier | FORD |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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). |