Ford Focus recall: 24C21 – Focus Passenger Beltminder Chime
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- While monitoring vehicles in operation we have identified a number of Focus vehicles where the passenger belt minder chime is not activated when the vehicle goes over 15 mph. Regulatory requirements mandate that an audible chime must activate when the first-row passenger seatbelt is unfastened…
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Update the instrument panel cluster IPC configuration.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
While monitoring vehicles in operation we have identified a number of Focus vehicles where the passenger belt minder chime is not activated when the vehicle goes over 15 mph. Regulatory requirements mandate that an audible chime must activate when the first-row passenger seatbelt is unfastened and the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph.
The fix
Update the instrument panel cluster IPC configuration.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 20 Dec 2023 | 13 Jun 2024 | 1,311 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 18 July 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.