Ford Ecosport, Fiesta Recall R/2021/123: Vehicle Seatbelts May Have A Defective Low G Locking Mechanism, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 1,528
- vehicles in the UK
- 21S13
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ecosport, Fiesta vehicles built between 5 February 2021 and 24 March 2021. Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism. The dealer will inspect the seat belt label for date range. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE SEATBELTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE LOW G LOCKING MECHANISM Defect: Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism. Remedy: Inspect the seat belt label for date range. If within suspect range exchange seat belt retractor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low g locking mechanism.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the seat belt label for date range.
Are You Affected?
Ecosport, Fiesta built between 5 February 2021 and 24 March 2021 may be included. Ford estimates 1,528 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 21S13 or the DVSA reference R/2021/123. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcosportPowertrain control module software update | Low | R/2026/047 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Fiesta, Puma, Tourneo Courier, Transit CourierFuel line chafing | Urgent | R/2025/084 | |
| B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update | Low | R/2025/094 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2021/020 on 5 Mar 2021, for possible transmission stud damage to wiring loom following repair. The one launched after it was R/2021/177 on 21 May 2021, for vehicles may have an issue with the current software that contols the funtionality of the…. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Ecosport recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/123, launched 14 April 2021. 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.