NHTSA Recall 19V590000: Seat belts: front
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103,374 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Fusion.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V590000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 19S25 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | August 12, 2019 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V590000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.