NHTSA Recall 19V880000: Pretensioner (seat belts) and roof and pillars (structure)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 490,574 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford F-250 SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V880000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 19S52 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | December 11, 2019 |
| Owner notification | January 22, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. 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.
Safety risk
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
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 19V880000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-250 SD | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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.