Ford Fiesta Recall R/2016/239: Seat Belt Anchor Bolt Security, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- 16S37
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Fiesta vehicles built between 26 February 2016 and 26 August 2016. A small number of Fiesta's may not have had the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolt tightened to the correct specification. The dealer will torque the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolts to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of Fiesta's may not have had the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolt tightened to the correct specification. This may result in the mounting not performing as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLT SECURITY Defect: It has been identified that during production a small number of Fiesta's may not have had the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolt tightened to the correct specification. This may result in the mounting not performing as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to torque the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolts to the correct specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the mounting not performing as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will torque the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolts to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Fiesta built between 26 February 2016 and 26 August 2016 may be included. Ford estimates 15 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 16S37 or the DVSA reference R/2016/239. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| FiestaThe front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles | Book soon | R/2023/189 | |
| Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, PumaThe right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly | Low | R/2022/171 | |
| FiestaThe wiring harness for the crankshaft position sensor may not be secured correctly into position | Low | R/2021/348 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2016/231 on 14 Oct 2016, for rear axle may detach. The one launched after it was R/2016/067 on 18 Nov 2016, for risk of fire. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/239, launched 27 October 2016. 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.