United StatesCertain 2026–2027 Ford Transit vehicles are affected; the recall involves the wireless seat belt reminder system in the rear seat belt buckles and VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026 (NHTSA campaign 26V579000; Ford campaign 26S67). The wireless seat belt reminder may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status, which can fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless buckles as necessary free of charge; interim owner letters are expected September 21, 2026, and the remedy is anticipated in December 2026; owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V579000; Manufacturer campaign 26S67
The hazard
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to 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. 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.
The official notice
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