NHTSA Campaign 16V111000

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Feb 25, 2016 · 48,990 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD TRANSIT 2015 48,990
FORD TRANSIT 2016 48,990

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V111000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.