2014 Ford Transit Connect Recall: In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been…
NHTSA campaign 15V050000 · Seat Belts · filed Jan 30, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to September 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.
The risk
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S03.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Transit Connect | 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V050000 (manufacturer number 15S03). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.