| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V592000 |
| 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.' |
| Consequence | An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2021 Ford Transit Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2021 Ford Transit have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2021 Ford Transit has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Ford Transit recalls?
A: The 2021 Ford Transit recalls include: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.
A: Yes, the 2021 Ford Transit has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Ford Transit recalls?
A: The 2021 Ford Transit recalls include: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.