Recall 15V707 affects 1,900 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles with damaged seat belts and child seat tether anchors. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 1,900 2016 Mustang vehicles because front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors were at risk of shipping damage before assembly. That damage can keep occupants from being properly restrained in a crash, and Ford dealers will inspect and replace affected parts free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat belts and child seat tether anchors in a 2016 Ford Mustang are the restraint parts that hold occupants and properly installed child seats in position during a crash. The front and rear seat belts control adult and larger child movement, while the tether anchors give a forward-facing child seat a fixed upper attachment point. These parts have to be straight, secure, and undamaged to work as designed.
On the affected Mustang vehicles, the front and rear seat belts and tether anchors were damaged while being shipped from the supplier before they were installed at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. Ford traced suspect parts from a damaged shipment to specific vehicles built from September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. Damage to these restraint parts means they do not adequately restrain an occupant or child seat in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is unlikely to see the shipping damage during normal use, so the VIN and dealer inspection determine whether the Mustang is included.
Who's affected?
Scope is limited to restraint-related equipment: the child-seat tether connector or clip and the seat belts.
| 2016 Ford Mustang | Connector/clip |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Mustang | seat belt |
| Units affected | 1,900 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Ford Mustang is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If restraint components fail to work as designed, occupants are not properly restrained in a crash, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before a crash reveals the problem, so confirm your VIN and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Ford Mustang is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free seat-belt and child-seat-tether-anchor replacement that restores crash-restraint protection.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V707 when you call.
- Avoid carrying passengers, especially children in child seats, until the dealer completes the repair.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions and reference Ford recall 15C13.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the front and rear seat belt assemblies and the child seat tether anchors. Parts and labor are free under recall 15V707. Ford excludes a separate reimbursement program because the original warranty program provides a free repair for this concern. If you already paid for related seat belt or tether anchor work, ask the service desk how the original warranty applies to your repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 26, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 27, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| October 27, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 14, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 18, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V707?
Recall 15V707 covers 1,900 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles with front and rear seat belt assemblies and child seat tether anchors that were damaged during supplier shipping. Ford dealers will replace the affected seat belt assemblies and tether anchors for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Ford Mustang is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Mustang is included in recall 15V707. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule replacement of the front and rear seat belt assemblies and child seat tether anchors. Reference Ford recall number 15C13 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford will replace the affected seat belt assemblies and child seat tether anchors free of charge at any franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V707?
The safety risk is that damaged restraint components will not hold occupants properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. The recall covers both seat belts and child seat tether anchors, so the repair path is replacement of those parts at a Ford dealer.
What if I bought this Mustang used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether this 2016 Ford Mustang is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer and reference Ford recall number 15C13.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V707000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V707 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V707000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →