2014 Ford Transit Connect recall: Seat belts: front, anchorage
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V050000
- Reported
- January 30, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Part
- Seat belts: front, anchorage
- Vehicles affected
- About 16,091
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.
Safety 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S03.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Ford Transit Connect (2014). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
What is 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S03.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.