Recall 21V377 affects 82 2021 Ford Edge SUVs for a driver's seat belt pretensioner defect. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 82 2021 Edge vehicles because the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly is at risk of not functioning correctly when activated during a crash. A seat belt assembly that does not work as intended increases injury risk in a crash, and Ford dealers will repair the issue free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front driver seat belt in the 2021 Ford Edge includes a retractor pretensioner, the device that pulls slack out of the belt when crash sensors call for it. In normal operation, the retractor manages belt movement, then the pretensioner tightens the belt so the occupant crash protection system works as designed.
In NHTSA campaign 21V377, certain driver seat belt retractor pretensioners were built with missing internal parts. Ford traced the issue to missing clutch pawls and an O-ring, small components inside the pretensioner clutch assembly. Without those parts, the pretensioner does not pull in the belt to Ford specification when activated during a crash, leaving the system out of compliance with FMVSS 208.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is inside the seat belt assembly, so an owner is not expected to see or feel a problem during normal belt use.
Who's affected?
The scope centers on the front driver seat belt assembly, with the pretensioner and retractor listed separately.
| 2021 Ford Edge | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Edge | seat belt |
| Units affected | 82 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Ford Edge is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver seat belt retractor pretensioner does not work as intended, the belt assembly can leave the driver with less protection during a crash. That increases injury risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the repair soon after confirming your VIN. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Ford Edge is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner replacement, which fixes the crash-activation defect.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V377 when you call.
- Use the vehicle cautiously until the repair; the defective seat belt assembly increases injury risk during a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall, and the repair is available now through a Ford dealer. Out-of-pocket costs already paid are handled through the original warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because Ford says the warranty would provide a free repair for this concern. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| May 24, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| May 25, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 14, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 14, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 15, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V377?
Recall 21V377 covers 82 2021 Ford Edge vehicles with a driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly that does not function correctly during a crash. Ford dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Ford Edge is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V377. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner replacement. Reference recall number 21V377 or Ford recall number 21C13 when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 21V377?
The safety risk is higher injury risk during a crash. The driver's seat belt retractor pretensioner assembly does not function as intended when activated, which affects occupant crash protection. The dealer repair is free.
When did Ford notify owners about recall 21V377?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on June 15, 2021. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2021 Ford Edge is included, then call a Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V377000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V377 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V377000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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