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Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V599000·Announced 2017-09-25

Ford Recalls 2017 F-Series Trucks Due to Seat Belt Anchor Weld Defect

Ford is recalling 2017 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks because the front passenger seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 anchor weld) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The recall addresses a defect where the seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."

The defective weld may fail, preventing occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on November 6, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150, F-350 SD, F-550 SD, F-450 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
504

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 (5)

  • F-150
  • F-350 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • F-450 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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