REC-001573

active

2014 Ford FIESTA

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited

Recall date: 19 February 2015

Defect

The rear seat belt buckles may have a defective latch.

Hazard

In the event of a frontal impact, a defective latch could fail, causing the rear seat occupant to be unrestrained by the seat belt. If the seat belts do not adequately restrain the occupant, there is an increased risk of injury during a collision.

Remedy

Owners are advised to contact their Ford authorised Dealership for inspection and rectification. For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford's Customer Relationship Centre on 1800 503 672.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au