Pickup truck — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2024-12-20

Origin: South Africa

Ford pickup truck driver's seat belt not properly anchored, compromising restraint

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-20
Country of origin	South Africa
Manufacturer	Ford
Models affected	Ranger
Defect	The driver's seat belt passes only through the rubber sleeve at the anchorage point and not through the metal anchor loop. In the event of a accident, it could not correctly restrain the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/03742/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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