The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V526000·Announced 2017-08-28

Ford Recalls F-150 and F-250 Trucks for Seat Belt Defect

Ford is recalling 2015-2017 F-150 and 2017 F-250/F-350 trucks because the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle may detach, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchorages) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The recall addresses a defect where the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from its mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, which increases their risk of injury. The recall affects 117,423 vehicles.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
117,423

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • F-150
  • F-250 SD
  • F-350 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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