NHTSA recall 21V-979 (21V979000)
seat belts recall reported December 16, 2021 - about 2,622 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V979000
- Also written as
- 21V-979
- Manufacturer number
- 21C36
- Reported
- December 16, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,622
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Why it is dangerous
Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-979 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.