Wireless Seat belt Reminder Malfunction
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,945
- Recall opened
- Sep 9, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S67
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- FORD TRANSIT2026–2027
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.
Risk / consequence
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Documents (3)
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V579000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.