Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles
— Recall Campaign #26V579000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,945 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V579000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 09, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V579000 |
| Units affected: | 1,945 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
- Consequeces:
- A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S67. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.