The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V766000·Announced 2019-10-25

Ford Recalls 2019 Edge Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Anchor Defect

Ford is recalling 2019 Edge vehicles because the driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may be improperly crimped, risking webbing detachment in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the seat belt system that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Ford Edge vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped. This issue could result in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.

If the seat belt webbing detaches, it will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury. The recall began on November 12, 2019.

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EDGE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
366

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 (1)

  • EDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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