NHTSA Campaign Number
19V590000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Reported to NHTSA: December 8, 2019
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Safety Consequence
A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875.
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Affected Vehicles (2)
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 19V590000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.