Ford Bronco Is Recalled to Make Seat Belts Easier to Access
The belts are currently too difficult to reach and therefore don’t meet federal safety standards
Ford is recalling more than 175,000 five-door Bronco SUVs from the 2021 through 2023 model years because their driver and front passenger seat belts might be difficult to reach. As a result, they don’t meet federal motor vehicle safety standards because occupants might not wear their belts if they’re too hard to use.
The Details
Vehicles recalled: Ford Bronco five-door SUVs manufactured between Sept. 23, 2020, and May 9, 2023.
The problem: The seat belt latch clips don’t meet federal safety standards. Specifically, they’re not in compliance with S7.4.4, “Latch Plate Access,” within Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208.
The fix: Ford dealerships will install a clip that keeps the latch from sliding somewhere that’s too hard to reach. This fix is free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Ford at 866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign number: 23V358. Ford’s own number for this recall is 23C16.
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