Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. 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.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | FORD | F-250 SD |
| 2017 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2017 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2017 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2018 | FORD | F-250 SD |
| 2018 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2018 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2018 | FORD | F-550 SD |
| 2019 | FORD | F-250 SD |
| 2019 | FORD | F-350 SD |
| 2019 | FORD | F-450 SD |
| 2019 | FORD | F-550 SD |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.