Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The latches that secure your front seatbelts in your Bronco can be hard to reach when they're stowed away. This means you or a passenger might not be able to buckle up properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't easily access the seatbelt latches, you or a passenger might not wear their seatbelt, which increases the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will add a small clip to your seatbelts to make them easier to access, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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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