Ford recalls 2026–2027 Transit vehicles over rear seat belt reminder that may not work
The wireless seat belt reminder system in the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status, so it may not alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to Ford's recall number 26S67.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Transit 2026–2027
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 1,945 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V579000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S67
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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, were mailed October 12, 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.
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