FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V305000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-07 2020-05-27 2020-05-27

Production Dates: 2016-02-22 - 2016-06-16

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S25

Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1616

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25.

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.