The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V979000·Announced 2021-12-16

2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick seat belt attachment recall

Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles due to improperly attached rear seat belt buckles. The defect may prevent proper occupant restraint in a crash, creating an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting critical occupant restraint systems in violation of federal motor vehicle safety standards. The defect directly impacts the ability of seat belts to restrain occupants in crashes.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles and 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles on these vehicles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly.

These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208 (Occupant Crash Protection) and 210 (Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages). If the rear seat belt buckles are not properly attached, they may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Approximately 2,622 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners received notification letters on January 28, 2022. Ford will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments at no cost. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Alternatively, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MUSTANG MACH E, MAVERICK
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
2,622

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 (2)

  • MUSTANG MACH E
  • MAVERICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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