FORD BRONCO 2021: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V358000

Make Model Year
FORD BRONCO 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-29 2023-05-18 2023-05-19

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23C16

Component: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 175550

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

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."

Consequence

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.

Notes

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.