NHTSA Campaign 20V549000
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 20V549000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Reported October 9, 2020
Vehicles covered by 20V549000 (1)
Ford (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V549000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.