Ford F-150: 16,000 models recalled due to seat belt failure

According to Cars, the most popular model in the US is having problems due to security glitches.

At least 16,400 trucks were called in for secondary inspections due to problems with their safety systems. In this sense, The best-selling car model in the US has been called in for "testing" by dealers who distribute the cars to its users as the problem is widespread.

The fault, in particular, is in the fabric of the seat belts, which are incorrectly positioned in a large proportion of the new F-150 units, so they can cause malfunctions during one or another claim or accident. For this important reason, experts recommend that you suspend the use of the specified model if the check by your dealership mechanics is negative. 

On the other hand, in early 2021, some Ford managers offered to dealer owners at the expense of . This problem has affected, to a greater or lesser extent, almost all car assemblers since the beginning of the quarantine caused by COVID-19.

In addition, their distribution is due to the lack of labor and raw materials in the countries that produce them (mainly Asian). All of these factors that we have shown you have affected the correct assembly, distribution and sale of not only the F-150, but also a large part of the new cars in the current pandemic.

Finally, it's very important to note that Ford recommends checking the performance of the front seat belts in their F-150 models, and if there is any particular problem, the dealer who sold the example will replace the belts free of charge. .

In this sense, it is also necessary to point out that an individual response to F-150 users is expected from Ford from September 27, 2021, but if you have any specific questions before this date, you can contact these numbers: 866-436-7332 ( Ford automaker) and 888-327-4236 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). You can also contact the company through them or via .

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