FORD F150 2015: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Make : FORD Model : F150 Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-03-12 - 2018-08-23
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V568000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-09-28 Date Received by ODI: 2018-08-31 Date Added to Database: 2018-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S27
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1619112
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      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.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.