NHTSA Recall 15V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V050000; Date: Jan. 30, 2015
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Ford Transit Connect
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 16,091
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford transit connect vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to September 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s03.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 26, 2015
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