Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's seat belt latch plates might be hard to find and use when they're in their storage position, which is a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If it's hard to access your seat belts, you or your passengers might not wear them, which makes a crash more likely to cause injury.
Free Fix
Ford will add a small clip to your seat belts for free to make them easier to use, and they've already sent you a letter to let you know.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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.
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