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2016 Ford Mustang — Child seat: tether: connector/clip

Published October 26, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 26, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V707000, published October 26, 2015. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Ford Mustang — Child seat: tether: connector/clip.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear seat belt assemblies and the child seat tether anchors, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C13.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
MUSTANG
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2016 FORD MUSTANG
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Ford Mustang — Child seat: tether: connector/clip recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V707000 on October 26, 2015. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear seat belt assemblies and the child seat tether anchors, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C13.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: MUSTANG.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)