2021 Ford Transit Connect | 2021 Ford Transit | 2022 Ford Transit — Seat belts: front: retractor
Published August 2, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 30, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V592000, published August 2, 2021 and initiated July 30, 2021. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2021 Ford Transit Connect | 2021 Ford Transit | 2022 Ford Transit — Seat belts: front: retractor.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TRANSIT CONNECT
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2021 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2021 FORD TRANSIT | 2022 FORD TRANSIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Ford Transit Connect | 2021 Ford Transit | 2022 Ford Transit — Seat belts: front: retractor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V592000 on August 2, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TRANSIT CONNECT.