Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V653000 Reported August 23, 2021

Front seatbelt webbing routed incorrectly

Ford Motor Company · Seat Belts · 16,430 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V653000
Manufacturer Campaign
21C20
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
16,430
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 23, 2021
Completion Rate
85.81

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 f-150 super cab vehicles. the front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

Safety Consequence

A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised to perform a preliminary self-inspection of the front seatbelts. if the passenger-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not use the passenger seat until the repair is performed. if the driver-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not drive their vehicle until the repair is performed. dealers will inspect the front seatbelts and, if the webbing is misrouted, will replace the seatbelt retractor and pretensioner, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on october 14, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c20.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 21V653000 or campaign 21C20.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V653000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V653000?

NHTSA recall 21V653000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 23, 2021. It addresses: Front seatbelt webbing routed incorrectly. The recall affects approximately 16,430 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V653000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21C20. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.