Ford Transit Connect, Transit: Seat belts — retractor

Affects Ford Transit Connect, Transit · 2021–2022 — about 42K vehicles.

The hazard

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational