Recall 15S03 – Improper Torque of Seat Belt Bolts

If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

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If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V050000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 16,091

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

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.safercar.gov.

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