Ford Maverick and Mustang Mach-E recalled, affecting sales

If you have a Ford Maverick or Ford Mustang Mach-E, your rear seat belt may not work. Ford has recalled these models and will fix the problem to prevent an accident while driving.

The Ford Maverick recall caused Ford to stop all sales. The recall affects both vehicles, including any Mustang Mach-E manufactured between October 5, 2021 and November 18, 2021. The recall also affects Ford Maverick models manufactured between October 6, 2021 and October 20, 2021 Ford has decided not to sell the Maverick. or Mach-E customers until repairs are completed.

What caused the Ford Maverick and Ford Mustang Mach-E recall?

The fault is that the size of the holes for the bolts of the rear seat belt buckles is too large. Irregularly sized holes reduce the ability of the seat belt to hold occupants during a crash. Obviously, a recall can be dangerous and lead to a suspension of the sale. In addition, a Ford spokesman said there is no record of injuries or deaths caused by this issue.

How many Maverick and Mustang Mach-E models are being recalled?

There are 2,626 cars that match the above production dates. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not made this information public, a Ford spokesman says it has already submitted the necessary documentation for the recall to the NHTSA.

When can your dealer fix your Maverick or Mustang Mach-E?

The automaker will send out a bulletin to dealers in the week of January 3, 2022, according to the Ford Maverick Truck Club. Dealers will then receive information on how to order replacement parts and repair instructions. After this notification, dealers will contact customers who own vehicles that have a problem with seat belts. From there, it's only a matter of time before dealers get the right parts and can begin repairs.

It is good practice to schedule an appointment with your local dealer for a recall as soon as possible. Parts recalled are often in limited supply, so act quickly. As a reminder, parts come in waves from the manufacturer to the distributors, so if more than one shipment is required, late meetings will have to wait for a second shipment. In rare cases, recalled parts may take several months or more to arrive.

Can you currently buy a Ford Maverick or a Ford Mustang Mach-E?

You can still purchase Ford Maverick or Ford Mustang Mach-E models from your local dealer. If the vehicle sold in your particular store was put into production after the date above, you can purchase it immediately. However, you will have to wait if the recall affects your purchase. Distributors will keep customers waiting to take it home, even if they pre-ordered it months ago. They were told not to let customers leave the parking lot with a device affected by the recall.

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