Recall 15V402 affects 49 2015 Ford Transit vehicles with incorrect seat belt labels. Ford installs the required labels free of charge.
Ford is recalling 49 2015 Transit vehicles because some seat belt labels say "prototype sample" instead of listing the required belt model and model year. If a seat belt safety issue comes up, that missing label information can make the belt harder to identify; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger seat belt in the 2015 Ford Transit is the restraint assembly that holds an occupant in place during a stop or crash. Its webbing, latch, retractor, and label are part of the same regulated assembly, and the label is supposed to identify the belt model and model year for compliance and service tracking.
On the affected Transit vehicles, the belt supplier put "prototype sample" labels on certain Special Vehicle Order front passenger belts. Those labels left out the required belt model and model year information. Ford traced the issue to belts supplied for one fleet customer, not to a change in how the belt latches, retracts, or holds tension.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not feel a different latch, retractor, or belt tension because the defect is in the information label. The way to identify an included vehicle is by VIN through Ford service information or a Ford dealer.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Ford Transit | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 49 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Ford Transit van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a later safety issue involves the affected seat belts, a missing manufacturer date on the label can make the belt harder to identify. Check your VIN, keep any Ford fleet instructions with the vehicle, and arrange the label update. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or a franchised Ford dealer to arrange the free seat belt label service that adds the required belt model and model year information.
- Reference recall number 15V402 and Ford recall 15C05 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one, and keep it with your service paperwork.
- Ask whether a Ford representative will complete the label installation at the vehicle location.
What happens at the repair
For the affected 2015 Transit, Ford handles the repair by sending a Ford representative to the vehicle location. The representative installs a new seat belt label that includes the required model and model year information. There is no charge for this service. Ford's general reimbursement plan covers documented out of pocket costs for related repairs paid before the recall notice. Contact Ford customer service with prior repair paperwork if you already paid for a related label or seat belt assembly repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 12, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V402?
Recall 15V402 covers 49 2015 Ford Transit vehicles built with seat belt labels missing the required belt model and model year. The incorrect labels say "prototype sample," which can make the seat belt harder to identify during a safety issue. Ford will install corrected labels for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Transit is included in recall 15V402. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Ford recall number 15C05. The fix is a corrected seat belt label installed at no charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Ford says there will be no charge for installing the corrected seat belt label, and federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost. A Ford representative was assigned to travel to the affected vehicle locations for this service.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that an affected seat belt label lacks the date and model information needed to identify that belt during a safety issue. Ford's filing does not describe a seat belt strength defect. The recall fix is the corrected label with all required information.
When did Ford begin this recall repair?
Ford began the recall on June 12, 2015. The recall was limited to one fleet owner, and Ford said it notified that owner directly. If you own a 2015 Ford Transit now, use the VIN check to confirm whether this specific recall remains open.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V402000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V402 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V402000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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