Recall
Ford Transit Connect — 15V050000
NHTSA ID
15V050000
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2015-01-30
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Units Affected
16,091
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
15S03
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.
Consequence
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
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.