Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #23V358000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V358000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2021-2023 bronco vehicles built with the 5-door body style Includes 175,550 affected units, Seat Belt Latch Difficult to Access/FMVSS 208, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2021-2023 bronco vehicles built with the 5-door body style
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.