Incorrect seat belt label/fmvss 209
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 transit vehicles manufactured march 1, 2015, to april 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with seat belt assemblies that have seat belt labels that are missing the required belt model and model year and instead state "prototype sample." as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a safety issue with the affected seat belts, the vehicle owner may not be able to identify the seat belt if the seat belt label does not include a date of manufacturer.
Corrective Action
Ford has notified the one fleet owner affected, and a ford representative will travel to the vehicle locations to install a new label that includes all of the required information. there will be no charge for this service. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c05.
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FAQ: Recall 15V402000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V402000?
NHTSA recall 15V402000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 24, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect seat belt label/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V402000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15C05. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.