CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, so a child restraint system may not stay properly secured. These vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 for occupant crash protection.
An unsecured child seat can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash. If you use a child seat in the front passenger seat, this recall affects you. Check your VIN for open recalls and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you have questions.
The remedy is free: an authorized Ford dealer will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly and replace it as necessary at no cost to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect | 2021 |