NHTSA Recall 23V358000: Critical fasteners (seat belts)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 175,550 vehicles. It affects 2021–2023 Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V358000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23C16 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | May 18, 2023 |
| Owner notification | September 29, 2023 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V358000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.