FORD EXPLORER 2020: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V549000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-06 2020-09-10 2020-09-10

Production Dates: 2018-11-21 - 2019-08-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S50

Component: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.

Consequence

Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50.

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.safercar.gov.