FORD TRANSIT 2016: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V111000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-18 2016-02-25 2016-02-25

Production Dates: 2014-02-13 - 2016-01-13

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S06

Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 48990

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

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.

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.