Ford Recall 26V579000: Seat Belts, Rear/other, Buckle Assembly

NHTSA recall 26V579000 · announced September 9, 2026 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,945 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2026 Ford Transit
• 2027 Ford Transit

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.