Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall R/2022/015: Rear Seat Belt Buckle Anchorage Attachments May Not Meet The Design Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jan 2022
- Launched
- 46
- vehicles in the UK
- 21C36
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Mustang Mach-E vehicles built between 8 October 2021 and 16 November 2021. The rear seat belt buckle anchorage attachments may not meet the design specification. The dealer will inspect and repair the seat belt anchorage points using a Helicoil repair kit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear seat belt buckle anchorage attachments may not meet the design specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS MAY NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATION Defect: The rear seat belt buckle anchorage attachments may not meet the design specification. Remedy: Inspect and repair the seat belt anchorage points using a Helicoil repair kit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat belt buckle anchorage attachments may not meet the design specification.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and repair the seat belt anchorage points using a Helicoil repair kit.
Are You Affected?
Mustang Mach-E built between 8 October 2021 and 16 November 2021 may be included. Ford estimates 46 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 21C36 or the DVSA reference R/2022/015. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Mach-ERear quarter glass moulding | Low | R/2026/356 | |
| Mustang Mach-EBattery Discharge | Book soon | R/2025/293 | |
| Mustang Mach-EIt is possible that the high voltage main contactors may overheat | Urgent | R/2022/194 | |
| Mustang Mach-EInadequate front windshield adhesion to the vehicle body structure | Low | R/2022/014 | |
| Mustang Mach-EWind noise and water leaks around the panoramic glass roof due to adhesion issues | Low | R/2021/397 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2021/397 on 17 Dec 2021, for wind noise and water leaks around the panoramic glass roof due to adhesion issues. The one launched after it was R/2022/014 on 24 Jan 2022, for inadequate front windshield adhesion to the vehicle body structure. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Mustang Mach-E recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/015, launched 18 January 2022. 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.