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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V649000

2015 Ford Mustang — Seat belts

Published October 17, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V649000, published October 17, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2015 Ford Mustang — Seat belts.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
MUSTANG
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2015 FORD MUSTANG
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Ford Mustang — Seat belts recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V649000 on October 17, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: MUSTANG.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)