A Serious Seatbelt Recall on Some Popular Vehicles

Doesn’t seem like a week can go by without another recall in the news.

Ford is back in the recall spotlight after announcing a recall involving seat belts in 117,000 vehicles. It affects 2015 F-150 trucks and E-series vans, 2014 & 2015 Escape SUV’s and the 2015 Lincoln MKC.

According to Ford:

• Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 117,000 Ford F-150, E-Series, Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles to replace the improperly tempered seat, seatback, seatbelt and/or seatbelt buckle attaching bolts.

• In affected vehicles, if a seat, seatback or seat belt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the structural integrity of the seat or the seatbelt system’s performance may be compromised in a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Ford will replace parts at no cost to customers. For more information on this recall, you can CLICK HERE.