NHTSA recall 23V-358: Seat Belts

Ford Motor Company · Reported May 18, 2023 · 3 affected model years

Seat Belts recall

23V-358
May 18, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V358000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMay 18, 2023
ComponentSeat Belts:Critical Fasteners
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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Ford Bronco18 recalls total2022 Ford Bronco23 recalls total2021 Ford Bronco20 recalls total

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