CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some front seat belt pretensioners can throw sparks when they fire during a crash. Those sparks may ignite carpeting or insulation in the B-pillar area, the upright post between the front and rear doors, which could start a vehicle fire inside the cab.
To fix the problem, Ford will notify owners and authorized dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape and install heat-resistant tape at no cost to you. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2015201620172018 |
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