2026-2027 Ford Transit recall: Wireless Seat belt Reminder Malfunction
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 9, 2026.
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- What's 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.
- The risk
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
1,945 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Ford Transit.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
624 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 9, 2026 2023-2027 Ford F-150 recall: Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach
- Sept. 9, 2026 2026 Ford F-150 recall: Loose Rear Suspension Stabilizer Rod
- Sept. 9, 2026 2026 Ford F-150 recall: Loss of Drive Power from Incorrect Rear Axle Tail Bearing
- Sept. 9, 2026 Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Loss of Power or Fire Risk from Incorrect BECM Software
- Aug. 25, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford Maverick recall: Improperly Tightened Vehicle Joints
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Transit 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V579000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,945 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S67 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record