CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The second-row center seat belt buckle in some vehicles may not be properly secured to the seat. This means the buckle could fail to hold the seat belt in place during a crash.
If the buckle is not properly secured, an occupant in the rear center seat may not be restrained properly in a crash, which raises the risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously, especially if the rear center seat is used regularly.
The repair is free. Ford will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the second-row center seat assembly at no cost. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 20S50. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2020 |
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