BLUE BIRD TRANSIT 2016: SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TRANSIT | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2014-02-13 - 2016-01-13 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V111000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-05-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-02-25 | Date Added to Database: 2016-02-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S06 | ||
| Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 48990 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured February 13, 2014, to January 13, 2016 and equipped with rear passenger seats. The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle. The damage may prevent the buckle from latching or from remaining latched. |
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Consequence:
An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify or replace the seat belt buckles, depending on their location in the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S06. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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.safercar.gov. |
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