In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Seat Belts — Front
Seat Belts — Pretensioner

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25.

Documents (5)

• Miscellaneous Document - Chronology re Ford Motor Company (Ford) Recall No. 20S25 – Certain 2016-2017 model year Ford Transit Connect vehicles – Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 20S25 Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Transit Connect Driver and Front Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Initiators
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Miscellaneous Document - Media Release re FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES TWO SAFETY RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA

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