Ford F-550 SD (2019) recall: Fire risk from carpet ignition
Ford is recalling 2017-2019 F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring due to fire risk if seat belt pretensioner sparks ignite materials. Owners must have heat-resistant tape applied to prevent fire.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-550 SuperCrew Cab trucks with carpet flooring. If a seat belt pretensioner deploys during a crash, sparks could ignite carpet or insulation inside the vehicle, causing a fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223753-ford-f-550-sd-2019-recall-fire-risk-from-carpet.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223753-ford-f-550-sd-2019-recall-fire-risk-from-carpet · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V880000
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“Ford F-550 SD (2019) recall: Fire risk from carpet ignition.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223753-ford-f-550-sd-2019-recall-fire-risk-from-carpet. Based on NHTSA recall #19V880000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V880000).
Why it’s dangerous
During a crash, a seat belt pretensioner can deploy and produce sparks. These sparks may ignite carpet or insulation materials in the B-pillar area, leading to a vehicle fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Ford F-550 SuperCrew Cab trucks with carpet flooring are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if a seat belt pretensioner activates during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2019 Ford F-550 SuperCrew Cab trucks with carpet flooring. The recall applies to vehicles where the seat belt pretensioner could deploy during a crash.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free repair.
Have Heat-Resistant Tape Applied
Dealers will apply heat-resistant tape to the carpet and insulation as part of the free fix to prevent fire.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V880000 (November 12, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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