NHTSA recall 17V-526 (17V526000)
seat belts recall reported August 28, 2017 - about 117,423 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V526000
- Also written as
- 17V-526
- Manufacturer number
- 17C12
- Reported
- August 28, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~117,423
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. 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
If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-526 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.