Ford KA Recall R/2015/062: Driver Seatbelt Latch May Fail In The Event Of A Frontal Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 May 2015
- Launched
- 260
- vehicles in the UK
- 15S07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled KA vehicles built between 1 October 2014 and 5 November 2014. The rear seat belt buckle (catch) could be defective. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the rear seat belt buckles and if found to be part of the defective batch new buckles will be fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear seat belt buckle (catch) could be defective. In the event of a frontal impact a defective buckle could fail causing the rear seat occupant to be unrestrained by the seat belt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER SEATBELT LATCH MAY FAIL IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION Defect: The rear seat belt buckle (catch) could be defective. In the event of a frontal impact a defective buckle could fail causing the rear seat occupant to be unrestrained by the seat belt. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the rear seat belt buckles and if found to be part of the defective batch new buckles will be fitted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the rear seat occupant to be unrestrained by the seat belt.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the rear seat belt buckles and if found to be part of the defective batch new buckles will be fitted.
Are You Affected?
KA built between 1 October 2014 and 5 November 2014 may be included. Ford estimates 260 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 15S07 or the DVSA reference R/2015/062. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| Figo, KAUn-fused battery monitoring system wire chafing | Low | R/2019/228 | |
| KARisk of rear brake lockup | Urgent | R/2009/019 | |
| KAFront brake hose retention | Urgent | R/2002/085 | |
| Fiesta, KAReduction in braking efficiency | Urgent | R/1998/115 | |
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2015/026 on 30 Apr 2015, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2015/126 on 3 Sep 2015, for vehicle may become unstable due to rear suspension fault. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/062, launched 12 May 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.