NHTSA recall 15V-050 (15V050000)
seat belts recall reported January 30, 2015 - about 16,091 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V050000
- Also written as
- 15V-050
- Manufacturer number
- 15S03
- Reported
- January 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~16,091
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-050 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.