Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V649000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V649000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015 ford mustang vehicles manufactured august 18, 2014, to october 2, 2014 Includes 55 affected units, Passenger Safety Belt Tension Sensor/FMVSS 208, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 ford mustang vehicles manufactured august 18, 2014, to october 2, 2014
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford mustang vehicles manufactured august 18, 2014, to october 2, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant. this could cause a child size occupant to be classified as an adult and an adult passenger to be classified as a child passenger. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Corrective Action
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger safety belt buckle, free of charge. the recall began on october 28, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14c08.