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- SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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
- A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their 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 September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875.
- 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
Certain 2015 vehicles may have a front seat belt anchor cable that can fail after the seat belt pretensioner deploys in a crash. The heat from deployment can weaken the cable, so it may not properly restrain the front seat occupants.
A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain front seat occupants, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. This recall expands an earlier recall, 16V-875.
The repair is free. Ford will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable at no charge. You can check your VIN for open recalls and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, citing recall 19S25.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Fusion | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKZ | 2015 |