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

Seat Belts — Pretensioner
Structure — Body — Roof And Pillars

Date Announced

AUG 31, 2018

Vehicles Affected

1,619,112

Ford Recall #

18S27

NHTSA Campaign #

18V568000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (16)

• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Miscellaneous Document - Updated Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 18S27 Certain 2015 through 2018 Model Year F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab Vehicles - Carpet Shielding and Insulation Rework
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - March 2019
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 18S27 – Supplement #1 Certain 2015 through 2018 Model Year F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab Vehicles
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4