The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 21V-979 (21V979000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 21C36 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other › Anchorage |
| Report date | December 16, 2021 |
| Owners notified | January 28, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,622 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 21V-979 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,622 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.