B141B on Ford

Second-row inflatable seat belt deployment circuit fault (Ford)

This page covers only what differs on Ford. For what B141B means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B141B guide.

What's different on Ford

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  • 2014–2016 · Explorer

    Supported by vehicle data

    Ford's bulletins cover B141B with B141C on Explorers with second-row inflatable belts; owners report harness and connector repairs. Whether the bulletins are still current is not verified.

  • 2017–2018 · Fusion

    Supported by vehicle data

    Ford's special service messages reprogram the RCM on early builds. Whether they are still current is not verified.

  • 15-0113Status unverified

    Second-row inflatable seat belts: airbag light with B141B and B141C

    2014–2016explorer · issued · NHTSA 10058235

    Airbag warning light with DTC B141B and B141C on Explorers with second-row inflatable belts.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • 16-0001Status unverified

    Airbag warning light with B141B and/or B141C

    2014–2016explorer · issued · NHTSA 10204987

    March 2016 communication on the airbag light with B141B and/or B141C.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • SSM 46109Status unverified

    2017 Fusion/MKZ airbag lamp

    2017fusion · issued · NHTSA 10090515

    Reprogram the RCM if B141B, B141C or other listed DTCs are stored; vehicles built on or before 18-Aug-2016. Also covers Lincoln MKZ.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • SSM 46901Status unverified

    2017–2018 Fusion/MKZ airbag lamp and/or SYNC 911 Assist message

    2017–2018fusion · issued · NHTSA 10127406

    Check RCM and APIM DTCs on vehicles built on or before 27-Oct-2017. Also covers Lincoln MKZ.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

Sources and review

  1. Ford 15-0113: second-row inflatable seat belts, airbag warning light with DTC B141B and B141C — Ford Motor Company ,
  2. Ford 16-0001 (monthly communication, March 2016): airbag warning light with DTC B141B and/or B141C — Ford Motor Company ,
  3. NHTSA complaint ODI 11338517 (2016 Ford Explorer) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  4. NHTSA complaint ODI 11113165 (2015 Ford Explorer) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  5. NHTSA complaint ODI 11435569 (2016 Ford Explorer) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  6. Ford SSM 46109: 2017 Fusion/MKZ airbag lamp, reprogram RCM if listed DTCs (including B141B, B141C) are stored — Ford Motor Company ,
  7. Ford SSM 46901: 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ airbag lamp and/or SYNC 911 Assist message, check RCM DTCs — Ford Motor Company ,
  8. 2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators — American Honda Motor Co.
  9. Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U) — Toyota
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