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Ford F-150 Recall 21V653: Front seatbelt may be misrouted and fail to restrain in a crash

NHTSA campaign 21V653, reported August 23, 2021, 16,430 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab trucks may have front seatbelt webbing that is routed incorrectly. A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, which raises the risk of injury.

Owners should first perform a self-inspection of the front seatbelts. If the passenger-side belt fails the inspection, do not use the passenger seat until the repair is done. If the driver-side belt fails, do not drive the vehicle until the repair is done. Dealers will inspect the front seatbelts and, if the webbing is misrouted, replace the seatbelt retractor and pretensioner at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2021. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 21C20, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V653Ford Motor Company
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.
Risk
A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-1502021