Recall 16V111000

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date

20160225

Component

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	FORD	TRANSIT
2016	FORD	TRANSIT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.