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🧸 Product DE BG DK FI GR HU IE IS PL SE SI June 18, 2021

Ford — Fiesta, Ecosport

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The seatbelt reel mechanisms may be defective. As a result, the passengers might not be held in position in the event of sudden braking, increasing the risk of injury.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Ford cars (Fiesta and Ecosport). A part inside the seatbelt may not work right.

What's happening? The seatbelt might not hold a person tight in a crash. This could cause more injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these Ford cars in Germany or listed countries, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Check with a Ford dealer or your mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The seatbelt reel mechanisms may be defective. As a result, the passengers might not be held in position in the event of sudden braking, increasing the risk of injury. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 18, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003908

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ford — Fiesta, Ecosport. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The seatbelt reel mechanisms may be defective. As a result, the passengers might not be held in position in the event of sudden braking, increasing the risk of injury. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 18, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Poland, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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