Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V111000
Component Description
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
An Unlatched Seat Belt Increases The Risk Of Injury To The Occupant In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20140213
End Of Manufacture
20160113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
48990
Date Owners Notified
20160518
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20160225
Make Campaign Number
16S06