Front: anchorageRecall 15V-050 · 2014 Ford Transit Connect
Ford Motor Company recall 15V-050 covers 16,091 2014 Ford Transit Connect for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 194 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 6, 2013 to September 20, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.