Ford F-550 SD 2017 Seats Recall: Seat Belt Buckle Failure Risk
Ford is recalling 2017 F-550 SD trucks with manually adjusted front passenger seats due to potential seat belt buckle weld failure, which could increase injury risk in crashes. Owners must have the front passenger seat track replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 F-550 SD trucks with manually adjusted front passenger seats because the seat belt buckle weld may fail during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the front passenger seat track replaced by a dealer at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225828-ford-f-550-sd-2017-seats-recall-seat-belt-buckle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225828-ford-f-550-sd-2017-seats-recall-seat-belt-buckle · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V599000
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“Ford F-550 SD 2017 Seats Recall: Seat Belt Buckle Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225828-ford-f-550-sd-2017-seats-recall-seat-belt-buckle. Based on NHTSA recall #17V599000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V599000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. This means the seat belt buckle could fail during a crash, preventing proper restraint and increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford F-550 SD trucks with manually adjusted front passenger seats are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Ford F-550 SD truck has manually adjusted front passenger seats. The recall covers specific models sold in the U.S. starting from November 2017.
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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 seat track replacement.
Have Front Passenger Seat Track Replaced
Dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track at no cost to you.
November 6, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.
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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 #17V599000 (September 25, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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