Seat belts: critical fastenersRecall 23V-358 · 2021–2023 Ford Bronco
Ford Motor Company recall 23V-358 covers 175,550 2021–2023 Ford Bronco for a seat belts: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V358000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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."
The risk
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,072 vehicles were listed as unreachable.