FORD 2021 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT vehicles due to seat belts:front:retractor issues. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026