TSB: FORD TRANSIT (2015–2023)

Bulletin SSM 51907 — September 7, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSSM 51907
ManufacturerFORD
ModelsTRANSIT
Model Years2015–2023
Date IssuedSeptember 7, 2023
Date Added to NHTSAOctober 3, 2023
ComponentSEAT BELTS
Vehicles Affected9 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Some 2015-2023 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been modified, in particular if a bulkhead partition between the front se

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
FORD TRANSIT 2023 150000 SEAT BELTS
FORD TRANSIT 2022 150000 SEAT BELTS
FORD TRANSIT 2021 150000 SEAT BELTS
FORD TRANSIT 2020 150000 SEAT BELTS
FORD TRANSIT 2019 150000 SEAT BELTS
FORD TRANSIT 2018 150000 SEAT BELTS
FORD TRANSIT 2017 150000 SEAT BELTS
FORD TRANSIT 2016 150000 SEAT BELTS
FORD TRANSIT 2015 150000 SEAT BELTS

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized FORD dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SSM 51907) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.