CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
- Risk
- If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Heat from a seat belt pretensioner firing during a crash can cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail. If this happens, the driver or front passenger may not be properly restrained, which raises the risk of injury.
The remedy is free. Dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable at no cost to the owner. Ford will notify affected owners directly, and you can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or with your dealer, and schedule the repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Fusion | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKZ | 201320142015 |