Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The critical fasteners in your Bronco's seat belts are the parts that hold the latches in place. In some 2021-2023 models with the 5-Door body style, these fasteners are harder to access than they should be, making it harder to buckle up when you need to.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't easily use your seat belts, you might not wear them during a crash. This increases the risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will add a small clip to the latches on your driver and front passenger seat belts, so you can easily buckle up again. This fix is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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