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2019–2021 Ford Ranger recall: Seat belts: front, webbing

NHTSA campaign 21V-811 · October 15, 2021 · Ford Motor Company

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
21V811000
Reported
October 15, 2021
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Part
Seat belts: front, webbing
Vehicles affected
About 47,683

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C25.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Ford Ranger (2019, 2020, 2021). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What is the fix?

Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner…

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