Recall 17V599 covers 504 2017 Ford F-Series trucks with a weak passenger seat belt anchor weld. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 504 2017 F-150, F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, and F-550 Sd trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats because the seat belt anchor is not adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. The buckle weld can fail in a crash, preventing proper restraint and increasing injury risk, and Ford dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger seat belt anchor is the metal attachment point that ties the belt system to the manual seat track and seat cushion frame. In the 2017 Ford F-150, F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, and F-550 Sd trucks in this recall, that anchor is part of the manually adjusted front passenger seat assembly. Its job is to stay fixed to the seat structure when the belt is loaded.
On affected trucks, the anchor was not welded deeply enough to the seat cushion frame. Ford traced the problem to a supplier weld setting issue during the production window for those manual seat tracks. When a weld lacks enough penetration, the bracket is attached, but it does not have the strength the design requires under seat belt load.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look normal, and the belt can latch normally, even though the anchor weld does not meet the required strength.
Who's affected?
Each truck class has 2 affected areas named: the seat assembly and the front seat belt anchorage.
| 2017 Ford F-150 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-150 | seat belt |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Sd | seat assembly |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Sd | seat belt |
| 2017 Ford F-550 Sd | seat assembly |
| 2017 Ford F-550 Sd | seat belt |
| 2017 Ford F-450 Sd | seat assembly |
| 2017 Ford F-450 Sd | seat belt |
| 2017 Ford F-250 Sd | seat assembly |
| 2017 Ford F-250 Sd | seat belt |
| Units affected | 504 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed seat belt buckle weld can keep the front passenger from being properly restrained. In a crash, that means the belt does not hold the occupant as designed, which increases injury risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Ford F-150, F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, or F-550 Sd is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free front passenger manual seat-track replacement that fixes the seat belt anchor weld issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford sent one. If not, reference recall number 17V599 and Ford recall 17C17 when you call.
- Avoid carrying a front passenger in the manually adjusted seat until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the front passenger manual seat track on trucks with the manually adjusted passenger seat. The replacement parts and labor are covered under the recall. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through Ford's original warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because that warranty provides a free repair for this concern. Ask the service desk how the warranty applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| September 25, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 26, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| September 26, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 26, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 6, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 6, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V599?
Recall 17V599 covers 504 2017 Ford F-150, F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, and F-550 Sd trucks with manually adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor weld on the seat cushion frame is not adequate. Ford dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Ford F-150, F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, or F-550 Sd is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 17V599. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the front passenger manual seat track replacement. Reference Ford recall number 17C17 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track free of charge at a franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V599?
The safety risk is that the front passenger seat belt buckle weld can fail in a crash. If that happens, the occupant is not properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. Ford's free repair replaces the affected front passenger manual seat track.
What if I bought this Ford truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 17V599 or Ford recall number 17C17.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V599000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V599 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V599000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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