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NHTSA recall 23V358000

Seat Belts · Ford Motor Company

May 18, 2023report date
175,550units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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."

Why it matters: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2021 Ford Bronco, 2022 Ford Bronco, 2023 Ford Bronco.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 23V358000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.