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2015-2018 Ford F-150 recall: pretensioner

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 31, 2018. It covers about 1,619,112 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,619,112
reported
Aug 31, 2018
owners notified
Sep 28, 2018
related complaints
73

Seat belts: pretensioner

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy
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 number 18V568000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 73 complaints about seat belts problems.

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Questions about recall 18V568000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Ford F-150 pretensioner?

Yes. Recall 18V568000, reported on August 31, 2018, covers about 1,619,112 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V568000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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