NHTSA recall 20V-549: Seat Belts

Ford Motor Company · Reported September 10, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Seat Belts recall

20V-549
September 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.
Safety risk
Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V549000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateSeptember 10, 2020
ComponentSeat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ford Explorer35 recalls total

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