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2026-2027 Ford Transit recall: buckle assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 9, 2026. It covers about 1,945 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,945
reported
Sep 9, 2026
related complaints
1

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
Risk
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S67. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on September 10, 2026.

Recall number 26V579000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about seat belts problems.

Questions about recall 26V579000

Is there a recall on the 2026-2027 Ford Transit buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 26V579000, reported on September 9, 2026, covers about 1,945 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V579000?

Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S67. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on September 10, 2026.

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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