NHTSA recall 17V-472 (17V472000)
seat belts recall reported July 25, 2017 - about 94,605 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V472000
- Also written as
- 17V-472
- Manufacturer number
- 17S17
- Reported
- July 25, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~94,605
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Why it is dangerous
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-472 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.