Recall 18S27 – Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

DTC Quick Navigation

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V568000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,619,112

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DTC Helper
DTC Helper
Articles: 3459