An unlatched seat belt increases the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Buckle Assembly

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (15)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - February 23, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 16S06
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - May 5, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S06
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Press Release
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2

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