Recall 23V358 affects 175,550 2021-2023 Ford Bronco vehicles with hard-to-reach front seat belt latch plates. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 175,550 2021-2023 Bronco 5-Door vehicles because the first-row seat belt latch plates can be hard to reach from their stowed position. If the latches are difficult to access, occupants are less likely to buckle up, increasing injury risk in a crash; Ford dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The first-row seat belt latch plate in a 2021-2023 Ford Bronco is the metal tongue attached to the seat belt webbing. When the belt is used, the driver or front passenger pulls that plate across the body and clicks it into the buckle. Its stowed position is supposed to leave enough room for a person to reach and grab it.
On affected 5-Door Bronco vehicles, the sewn loop in the belt webbing leaves the latch plate tucked too close to the seat back and interior trim. That tight space makes the plate harder to access from its parked position. The issue is the latch plate location, not broken belt webbing or a buckle that fails to latch.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when an occupant reaches for the belt and has trouble getting the latch plate out of its stowed position.
Who's affected?
Covers the Bronco across the 2021-2023 model years, with the same passenger seat belt component listed for each year.
| 2021 Ford Bronco | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Bronco | seat belt |
| 2023 Ford Bronco | seat belt |
| Units affected | 175,550 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat belt latch is hard to reach, an occupant can skip buckling or buckle incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash. There is no advance warning for this latch access problem, so check that each front occupant can latch the belt before each trip. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2023 Ford Bronco is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free sliding clip latch stop repair that makes the front seat belt latch plates easier to access.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 23V358 when you call.
- Use the seat belts on every trip until the repair is complete, and tell the dealer if either front latch plate is hard to reach.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician adds a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies so the latch plates are easier to reach from the stowed position. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Ford's general reimbursement plan covers eligible remedies that owners paid for before recall notification; eligibility ended June 26, 2024. If you already paid for this seat belt repair, bring paid repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Ford customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 18, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| June 26, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 30, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 6, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 29, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V358?
Recall 23V358 covers 175,550 2021-2023 Ford Bronco 5-Door vehicles with first-row seat belt latch plates that are difficult to access from the stowed position. Ford dealers add sliding clip latch stops to the driver and front passenger seat belts for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2023 Ford Bronco is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Bronco is included in recall 23V358. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for recall 23C16. The dealer will add the sliding clip latch stops free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Ford dealer will add the sliding clip latch stops to the driver and front passenger seat belts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that hard-to-reach seat belt latch plates can lead occupants to ride without wearing their seat belts. That increases the risk of injury in a crash. The repair adds latch stops so the belt hardware stays easier to access.
When did Ford notify owners about recall 23V358?
Ford mailed interim owner letters on July 14, 2023, and mailed letters saying parts were available on October 2, 2023. If you bought the Bronco used or missed the letter, check your VIN and reference recall 23V358 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V358000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V358 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V358000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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