NHTSA recall 16V-111 (16V111000)
seat belts recall reported February 25, 2016 - about 48,990 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V111000
- Also written as
- 16V-111
- Manufacturer number
- 16S06
- Reported
- February 25, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~48,990
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Transit vehicles manufactured February 13, 2014, to January 13, 2016 and equipped with rear passenger seats. The rear seat belt buckles may be damaged if a heavy object is placed on, or impacts, the top of the buckle. The damage may prevent the buckle from latching or from remaining latched.
Why it is dangerous
An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify or replace the seat belt buckles, depending on their location in the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S06.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-111 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.