The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V377000·Announced 2021-05-24

2021 Ford Edge vehicles recalled for defective seatbelt retractors

Ford is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles for a defective driver's seatbelt retractor pretensioner assembly that may fail to function during a crash. A faulty seatbelt increases injury risk in accidents.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall meets the 'High' criteria as a risk-of-harm product (critical seatbelt safety component) where no injuries have been reported. The defect could prevent proper occupant protection during a crash, but the source provides no evidence of actual injuries or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Edge vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly in these vehicles may not function correctly when activated during a crash.

The defective assembly causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, which specifies occupant crash protection requirements. A seatbelt that does not function as intended during a collision can increase the risk of injury.

Approximately 82 vehicles are affected by this recall. Ford began notifying owners by mail on June 15, 2021. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange a free replacement of the seatbelt retractor pretensioner assembly at an authorized dealer. The recall number is 21C13.

For additional information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EDGE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt Safety
Hazard
Affected units
82

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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