Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V305000 Reported May 27, 2020

Front seat belt pretensioners may not deploy

Ford Motor Company · Seat Belts · 1,616 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V305000
Manufacturer Campaign
20S25
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
1,616
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 27, 2020
Completion Rate
70.68

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 transit connect vehicles. the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. this recall began august 7, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s25.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 20V305000 or campaign 20S25.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V305000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V305000?

NHTSA recall 20V305000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on May 27, 2020. It addresses: Front seat belt pretensioners may not deploy. The recall affects approximately 1,616 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V305000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20S25. 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.