Auto manufacturer Ford recently announced that it is issuing an order to recall a certain batch of 2019 Ford Ranger. The carmaker said that the recall was issued after the discovery that the pickup's front seatbelt was not properly assembled. The recall will affect more than 7,000 Ford Ranger.
It goes without saying that seatbelts are essential in ensuring driver and passenger safety. As such, it is important to keep these components in tiptop shape, and also make sure that they are properly assembled. According to Ford, the decision to recall it's iconic 2019 Ranger is because there are some reports claiming that the pickup's front seatbelt does not perform as officially intended.
According to Ford, not all 2019 Ranger SuperCab will be recalled in the United States. Instead, it will only recall a certain batch, specifically those that have build dates between June 18, 2018, and June 19, 2019. The car manufacturer added that all the affected vehicles were built and assembled at its Michigan Assembly Plant located in Wayne, Michigan.
To be exact, 7,580 Ford Rangers will be recalled in the United States. An additional 400 vehicles in the recall order were delivered to Canada.
According to Ford, the main issue here is the right front seatbelt. The carmaker believed that the seatbelt may have been improperly assembled and may cause malfunction. In order words, the malfunctioning seatbelts might not function correctly and may not be able to restrain a passenger in the event of a collision.
Fortunately for Ford, the issue was discovered before any accident and injuries occurred. As such, as part of the precautionary steps to ensure its users are not subjected to the malfunction, Ford is recalling these vehicles.
Ford said that the fix is quite simple and straightforward. Ford said that all the affected pickups should be returned back to their dealerships and have it checked by a technician. If the right seatbelt were indeed misassembled, the technician could replace the defective seatbelt right away.
For an immediate remedy, Ford Ranger owners who can't determine whether their pickups are affected or not, they can call Ford or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to check it up. Moreover, they can also schedule a date to their nearest dealership to have the issue fixed right away.
Ford did not comment on whether the cost of the repair will be shouldered by the company, the dealership, or by the customer.
