NHTSA Recall 21V592000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V592000; Date: Jul. 30, 2021
an unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Ford Transit; 2022 Ford Transit; 2021 Ford Transit Connect
Component: Seat Belts:front:retractor
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 42,493
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 13, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c18.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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