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NHTSARecalled Jan 30, 2015 · #15V050000

Improper Torque of Seat Belt Bolts

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Description

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

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.

View the official CPSC notice