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2021-2022 Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect recall: retractor

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 30, 2021. It covers about 42,493 vehicles.

vehicles affected
42,493
reported
Jul 30, 2021
owners notified
Dec 30, 2021
related complaints
2

Seat belts: front: retractor

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 21V592000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seat belts problems.

2021 Ford Transit2022 Ford Transit2021 Ford Transit Connect

Questions about recall 21V592000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect retractor?

Yes. Recall 21V592000, reported on July 30, 2021, covers about 42,493 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V592000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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