NHTSA recall 15V-533 (15V533000)
seat belts recall reported August 20, 2015 - about 25,941 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V533000
- Also written as
- 15V-533
- Manufacturer number
- 15C09
- Reported
- August 20, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~25,941
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 Ford F-650, and F-750 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with a 70% fixed bench passenger seat. The affected vehicles have passenger seat belt anchorage floor attachments that are not installed in the correct location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Why it is dangerous
Seat belt anchors that are installed in an incorrect location may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage locations, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C09.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-533 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.