2026–2027 Ford Transit recall: rear seat-belt warning fault

Ford is recalling 1,945 potentially affected 2026–2027 Transit vehicles because the wireless rear seat-belt reminder may fail to show a change in buckle status. An unfastened belt can appear fastened on the display, preventing the intended warning and increasing injury risk. NHTSA identifies the campaign as 26V579000.

What the official recall record says

Ford Transit: wireless rear seat-belt reminder

Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace affected wireless buckles when necessary, at no charge. Interim safety letters are planned for September 21–25, 2026. The remedy is anticipated in December 2026, with a further owner notice when it becomes available; the September letter is not confirmation that repair parts are ready.

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V579000
• Vehicles listed: Ford Transit (2026–2027)
• Potentially affected: 1,945
• Components: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
• Report received: September 9, 2026
• Owner notification: Interim letters are expected September 21–25, 2026. A further notice will follow when the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.
• Defect: 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.
• Safety consequence: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
• Remedy: 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, are expected to be mailed September 21, 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.

What owners should do next

Contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 and reference 26S67 to confirm the current remedy schedule. The manufacturer’s report concerns the reminder display failing to track buckle status; it does not establish that every seat belt in every listed Transit is mechanically defective.

Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN to check individual recall status. A model-year listing alone does not confirm that a specific vehicle is affected or still needs repair.

Official sources

• Current NHTSA campaign data for 26V579000, checked September 16, 2026; includes the agency’s current status summary and affected-vehicle entries.

The manufacturer’s Part 573 filing linked above was submitted September 9, 2026. It records the filing at that date; later notification and remedy-status updates are identified from the current campaign data.

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