CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. 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 apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
- 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 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty SuperCrew Cab trucks have carpet flooring that can ignite if a front seat belt pretensioner fires during a crash. When the pretensioner deploys, it can create sparks near the B-pillar area, where carpeting or insulation may catch fire inside the vehicle.
A vehicle fire could result if these materials ignite, creating a serious safety hazard for occupants. Ford will notify affected owners.
Dealers will apply heat-resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation and modify the B-pillar insulation as needed, at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 19S52), and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-250 SD | 201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 SD | 201720182019 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 201720182019 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 201720182019 |