Recall 15V-050
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2014 Ford Transit Connect: Seat belts (front, anchorage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-050
- Reported
- January 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 16,091 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 15S03.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Transit Connect 2014