2020 Ford Explorer recall: buckle assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 10, 2020. It covers about 29 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 29
- reported
- Sep 10, 2020
- owners notified
- Nov 6, 2020
- related complaints
- 18
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 20V549000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2020 2020
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 20V549000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Ford Explorer buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 20V549000, reported on September 10, 2020, covers about 29 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V549000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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