NHTSA recall 18V-568 (18V568000)
seat belts recall reported August 31, 2018 - about 1,619,112 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V568000
- Also written as
- 18V-568
- Manufacturer number
- 18S27
- Reported
- August 31, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,619,112
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-568 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.