Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V568000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 1,619,112 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V568000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 31, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V568000 |
| Units affected: | 1,619,112 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- 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.