- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when activated during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A seatbelt assembly that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C13.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Ford is recalling certain 2021 vehicles because the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly may not function correctly when it is activated during a crash. As a result, these vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.
A seat belt assembly that does not work as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. If you own a 2021 Ford Edge, check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup or by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021.
If your vehicle is included in the recall, an authorized Ford dealer will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly free of charge.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Edge | 2021 |
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