On certain vehicles, the seat belt buckle for the right seat in the second-row could be damaged when the seats are folded down. This can cause the seat belt buckle cover to come off. If this happens, the seat belt may not latch properly.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that does not latch properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to modify the center seat belt buckle in the second seating row. A warning label will also be attached to the right seat base and additional instructions will be added to the owner's manual.
On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front-outboard seat belt anchors.
On certain vehicles, the bracket that attaches the head restraint to the second-row left seat may not have been fully welded. As a result, the head restraint could move in a crash.
Safety Risk
A head restraint that does not remain in place in a crash could create a increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect and replace the second-row seat structure, if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the lock that secures the backrest on the left-rear seat may be defective. As a result, cargo in the trunk could load the backrest in a crash and cause the lock to fail. If this happens, the seat backrest could tilt forward.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with rear seat backrests that can be unlocked electronically.
Safety Risk
A backrest that tilts forward in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the backrest lock on the left-rear seat. As a precautionary measure, you should avoid loading heavy items in the trunk until the recall repairs are completed.
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual does not include specific information about the adjustment of the head restraints for the third-row seats. Canadian regulations require this information be included in the owner's manual.
Safety Risk
This error is unlikely to affect safety.
Remedy
This is not a recall. This notice is for information only. The company will provide owners with a supplementary owner's manual booklet with information about how to adjust the head restraints for the third-row seats. The company has made changes to ensure that all new owner's manuals contain this information.
On certain vehicles, the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioner(s) may not work as designed in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat belt pretensioner that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer to inspect the production date of the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies. If the date is within the identified range, the dealer will replace the seat belt assembly.
On certain vehicles, the right-side seat belt in the second-row seating may have an incorrect guide piece installed. As a result, the seat belt may not work properly in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the right-side seat belt in the second-row. If the wrong guide piece is installed, the seat belt will be replaced.
On certain vehicles, the rear seat belts may be assembled incorrectly. As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock up in certain types of crashes.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear seat belt assemblies
On certain vehicles, the bolts used to attach the third row seat belts may not be long enough. As a result, the seat belts could detach from the rear pillar in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the bolts that attach the third-row seat belts to the rear pillars.
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckle sensors. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the seat belt pretensioner and airbag systems may not function properly.
Safety Risk
A seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them, if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the rear seat belts may be assembled incorrectly. As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock-up in certain types of crashes.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the rear seat belt assemblies. They will be replaced as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the seat belts may be assembled incorrectly. As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock-up in certain types of crashes.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Isuzu will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belt assemblies. They will be replaced as necessary.
On certain Super Duty models equipped with a SuperCrew cab, after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner deploys, the carpet and/or carpet insulation could catch fire.
Safety Risk
A fire that occurs after a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for repair. The dealer will apply foil tape to the carpet and carpet insulation, and modify the sound deadener on the back side of both driver and passenger side B-pillar trim panels as needed.
On certain vehicles, the rear seat belts may be assembled incorrectly. As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock-up in certain types of crashes.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the rear seat belt assemblies. They will be replaced as necessary.
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckles. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the PRE-SAFE and airbag systems may not function properly.
Safety Risk
A seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the driver’s seat belt pretensioner anchor may not have been crimped properly. This could cause the seat belt to separate in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that separates in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver’s seat belt pretensioner assembly. It will be replaced as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the striker for the seat latches on the second and third row seats may not be properly welded. As a result, the seat or seat belt may not properly restrain passengers in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat or seat belt that moves or detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to add a striker reinforcement bracket for the second and third row outboard seats.
On certain vans, the front and/or rear seat head restraints may not be properly assembled. This could allow the head restraint housing to come loose and possibly detach.
Safety Risk
A head restraint that is loose or detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the head restraints.
On certain vehicles equipped with power front seats, the front seat frames may have sharp metal edges.
Safety Risk
A person that reaches between the front seat and center console could be cut by the sharp edge.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install protective tape on the exposed edges on the inboard side of the seat frames.
