NHTSA Recall 16V111000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V111000; Date: Feb. 25, 2016
An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ford Transit; 2016 Ford Transit
Component: Seat Belts: Rear:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 48,990
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 transit vehicles manufactured February 13, 2014, to January 13, 2016 and equipped with rear passenger seats. The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle. The damage may prevent the buckle from latching or from remaining latched.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify or replace the seat belt buckles, depending on their location in the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began may 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s06.
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: May 18, 2016
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