Ford announced yesterday (September 6th) that it’s recalling some two million F-150 pickup trucks, after more than 20 people in the U.S. and Canada have reported smoke or fire coming from the seat belts. The recall affects trucks from the model years 2015 to 2018.
A Ford investigation found that front seat belt pretensioners can cause what it called “excessive sparks” when they’re deployed, which could start a fire in the truck’s carpet or insulation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also opened a preliminary investigation last month after receiving five complaints.
