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2021-2022 Ford Maverick and Ford Mustang Mach E recall: anchorage

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 16, 2021. It covers about 2,622 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,622
reported
Dec 16, 2021
owners notified
Jan 28, 2022
related complaints
7

Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.

Recall number 21V979000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about seat belts problems.

Questions about recall 21V979000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Ford Maverick and Ford Mustang Mach E anchorage?

Yes. Recall 21V979000, reported on December 16, 2021, covers about 2,622 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V979000?

Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.

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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