Ford Transit Recall — Wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status
Filed with NHTSA on September 9, 2026 · Campaign 26V579 · Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,945
Component
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
The problem
The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) — official recall data for campaign 26V579.