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Ford Motor Co. is recalling the 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style as the first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position, increasing risk of injury in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety.
May 18, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V358000
Seat Belt Latch Difficult to Access/FMVSS 208
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V358000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 175,550
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."
Remedy
Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/FORD/BRONCO/SUV/4WD#recalls
- Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts free of charge
May 18, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V358000
Seat Belt Latch Difficult to Access/FMVSS 208
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V358000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 175,550
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."
Remedy
Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/FORD/BRONCO/SUV/4WD#recalls
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