FORD MUSTANG 2015: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V649000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | MUSTANG | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-10-28 | 2014-10-17 | 2014-10-17 |
Production Dates: 2014-08-18 - 2014-10-02
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14C08
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured August 18, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant. This could cause a child size occupant to be classified as an adult and an adult passenger to be classified as a child passenger. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
If the tension sensor misclassifies the front passenger, improper passenger air bag deployment may occur, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger safety belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C08.
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.
