Ford is recalling certain 2014 F-150 trucks and 2014 E-Series vans to replace improperly tempered seat, setback, seatbelt and/or seatbelt buckle attaching bolts.
In affected vehicles, if a seat, seatback or seatbelt 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 is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this issue. Dealers will replace affected bolts at no cost to the customer.
Affected 2014 F-150s were built at Dearborn Assembly Plant from May 9, 2014 to June 15, 2014 and at Kansas City Assembly Plant from May 10, 2014 to June 10, 2014.
Affected 2014 E-Series vans were built at Ohio Assembly Plant, May 15, 2014 to June 24, 2014.
The Ford reference number for this recall is 17S17.
