NHTSA recall record

Explorer buckle recall — NHTSA campaign 20V549000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that…

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20V549000official record ID
Sep 10, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record20V549000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmFord Motor Company
ComponentSEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Report dateSep 10, 2020
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.

Potential consequence

Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA 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.safercar.gov.

What to do next

Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.

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