Structure:body:roof And Pillars

NHTSA campaign 18V568000 · announced August 31, 2018 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,619,112 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Ford F-150
• 2016 Ford F-150
• 2017 Ford F-150
• 2018 Ford F-150

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.