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Passenger car (Ford Kuga and others) - Repair
Official notice
5 Oct 2018
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Ford Kuga and others) - Repair. Seat belt (belt tensioner) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Seat belt (belt tensioner). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to inappropriate dimensions of the insulation behind the center pillar trim, the insulation may be in contact with the front seat belt tensioner. Consequently, when the seat belt tensioner activates during a collision, hot gas discharged from the gas generator may ignite the insulation and, in the worst case, cause a vehicle fire. Published 2018-10-05.
What to do now
(Recall)外-2728 ■ Remedial measures: On all vehicles, cut away the lower portion of the insulation to provide clearance between the seat belt tensioner and the insulation.
Recall number
外-2728
Official notice
2018-10-05
The hazard
The hazard
Seat belt (belt tensioner) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Seat belt (belt tensioner). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to inappropriate dimensions of the insulation behind the center pillar trim, the insulation may be in contact with the front seat belt tensioner. Consequently, when the seat belt tensioner activates during a collision, hot gas discharged from the gas generator may ignite the insulation and, in the worst case, cause a vehicle fire.
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Brand: Ford. Contact: フォード自動車株式会社. Phone 0120-125175.
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