Ford Motor Company | 2020-2021 explorer and aviator vehicles | NHTSA Recall #25V093000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 25V093000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2020-2021 explorer and aviator vehicles Includes 240,510 affected units, Improperly Secured Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Bolts, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2020-2021 explorer and aviator vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 explorer and aviator vehicles. the seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. if loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 31, 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 25s09.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 25V093000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2025-02-14T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly secured seat belt buckle anchor bolts
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 240,510

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 25S09
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 explorer and aviator vehicles. the seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
Consequence Summary: A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. if loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 31, 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 25s09.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d9ia.h85t~44x6
NHTSA ID: 25V093000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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