Recall 20S25 – Front Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy

In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

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In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V305000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components SEAT BELTS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 1,616

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.

Remedy

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.

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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