NHTSA Recall # | 143741 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V305000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20S25 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TRANSIT CONNECT |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
Date of notification | 07/08/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/05/20 |
Report created | 27/05/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1616 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 transit connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began august 7, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s25. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |