FORD TRANSIT 2022: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V592000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2022
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

Summary

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."

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.