Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to September 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.
Ford Motor Company – Improper Torque of Seat Belt Bolts
Report Received Date | 01/30/2015 |
NHTSA ID | 15V050000 |
Consequence Summary | If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective Action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S03. |
Recall Code | 15S03 |
Potentially Affected | 16091 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V050000) |
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