FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT CONNECT | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-03-26 | 2015-01-30 | 2015-01-30 |
Production Dates: 2013-11-06 - 2014-09-20
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S03
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16091
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to September 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S03.
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.
