NHTSA Recall 18V568000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V568000; Date: Aug. 31, 2018
a vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ford F-150; 2016 Ford F-150; 2017 Ford F-150; 2018 Ford F-150
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,619,112
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 is expected to begin september 24, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s27.
Recall 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.
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