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Federal Investigation Launched Into Ford F-150 Seat Belt Fires

Federal Investigation Launched Into Ford F-150 Seat Belt Fires

Seat belts may be the single most important safety feature in any vehicle. We at Karl's Collision Repair have found it very unsettling that in one particular case parts within the safety restraints of one vehicle may under certain circumstances make a commute much more dangerous. At our shop in Glendale, AZ we see the results of plenty of collisions, and the idea that devices designed to prevent injury in these cases is highly disturbing. 

The vehicles in question are the model years 2015-2018 Ford F-150, which are both extremely popular and have a stellar reputation for overall safety. The National Highway Safety Administration is currently investigating a report that states a critical flaw within the seat belt pretensioner system may have resulted in five fires, three of which resulted in the vehicles being completely destroyed.

The seat belt pretensioner's job is to clamp down a seat belt in cases of collision, pulling the occupant back and keeping them firmly against the seat. In this case the pretensioners under investigation may be causing a fire in the b-column of the restraint system upon investigation.

At this time no recall has been issued until the investigation is complete.

If a recall is issued, though, we at Karl's Collision Repair urge all affected to act swiftly.

Written By: Todd Hendrickson
Source: msn.com