NHTSA recall 21V-592: Seat Belts

Ford Motor Company · Reported July 30, 2021 · 3 affected model years

Seat Belts recall

21V-592
July 30, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V592000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateJuly 30, 2021
ComponentSeat Belts:Front:Retractor
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Ford Transit16 recalls total2021 Ford Transit4 recalls total2021 Ford Transit Connect4 recalls total

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