FORD TRANSIT 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V592000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21C18
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42493
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
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."
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
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.
