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Ford Ranger Front Passenger Seat Belt Misrouted
high How serious is it? About this label
A seat belt that isn't routed correctly may not properly protect a passenger in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V811000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Seat Belts:front:webbing |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The front passenger seat belt in certain trucks may not have been put together correctly, which can cause the belt webbing to be routed the wrong way. Seat belts have to be assembled in a very specific way to work as intended. Because this one may be misrouted, it may not function the way it is supposed to for the passenger sitting there.
What you should do
2. Ford provides instructions to inspect the front seat belts yourself; if you find a problem, are unsure, or would rather not check it, do not drive the vehicle and contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332.
3. If replacement is needed, the repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V811000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Safety risk
- A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C25.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.