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.
Ford Motor Company – Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
| Report Received Date | 08/31/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V568000 |
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 18S27 |
| Potentially Affected | 1619112 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V568000) |
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