NHTSA Campaign 17V472000

SEAT BELTS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jul 25, 2017 · 94,605 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

Consequence

The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD E-350 2014 94,605
FORD ESCAPE 2014 94,605
FORD ESCAPE 2015 94,605
FORD F-150 2014 94,605
LINCOLN MKC 2015 94,605

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V472000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.