Is your defective Ford Transit actually a LEMON?

Find out in 30 SECONDS or less if it qualifies for a REFUND or a CASH SETTLEMENT.

Print this page

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Seat Belts — Front — Retractor

Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Actions
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18.
Documents (8)

Click a tab for more information.

Date Announced
JUL 30, 2021
Vehicles Affected
42,493
Ford Recall #
21C18
NHTSA Campaign #
21V592000
Find something helpful? Spread the word.

Become a Fan & Spread the Word