Ford Recalls 646,000 Vehicles for Seatbelt and Backup Camera Problems
Ford has announced two major recalls affecting 686,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. One aims to fix a seatbelt issue, the other a backup camera glitch.
The first recall, issued on September 12, concerns approximately 354,000 vehicles, primarily 2015 to 2017 Ford Mustangs.
The problem
The front seatbelt pretensioner anchor cables could corrode or break due to exposure to water and road salt. This defect could prevent the seatbelt from adequately restraining the occupant in an accident, thus increasing the risk of injury. The NHTSA estimates that 11% of the affected vehicles have this defect.
Note that Transport Canada had opened an investigation into the issue back in December 2023, which led to the discovery of the problem. No accidents or injuries have been reported to date. In Canada, 21,803 Mustangs are targeted by the recall.
The solution
Owners can have the seatbelt cables removed and shortened at a Ford or Lincoln dealership. Sections of the carpet and sub-flooring that are in contact with the cables will also be removed.