NHTSARecalled Jan 30, 2015 · #15V050000
Improper Torque of Seat Belt Bolts
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Improper Torque of Seat Belt Bolts
- 2014 Ford Transit Connect
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Model numbers
- 2014 Ford
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.