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Ford Transit (2026-2027) — Seat Belts

The Ford Transit's wireless seat belt reminder system may malfunction, failing to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles because the wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status. A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 1,945 vehicles nationwide.

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 were mailed October 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from September 10, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
  4. Watch your mail. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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, were mailed October 12, 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.

Is your Ford affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Transit, model years 2026 to 2027

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Seat belt defect
Campaign
26V579000
Vehicles affected
1,945
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
26S67
Manufacturer phone
1-866-436-7332

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 16, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)