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Ford Recall 21C18: Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
2021 Ford Transit Connect
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Seat Belts — Front — Retractor
- 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."
- Actions
- Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18.
- Documents (8)
- Miscellaneous Document - Chronology - Certain 2021 and 2022 model year Ford Transit and 2021 Ford Transit Connect Vehicles Passenger Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Function
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE ...
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE ...
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
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