Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #21V592000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V592000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2021-2022 transit and 2021 transit connect vehicles Includes 42,493 affected units, Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2022 transit and 2021 transit connect vehicles

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V592000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2021-07-30T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt locking retractor malfunction/fmvss 208
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 42,493

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21C18
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.29

Metadata

SID: row-3bsq_vsg8~tsm6
NHTSA ID: 21V592000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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