NHTSA recall 20V-305 (20V305000)
seat belts recall reported May 27, 2020 - about 1,616 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V305000
- Also written as
- 20V-305
- Manufacturer number
- 20S25
- Reported
- May 27, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,616
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-305 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.