NHTSAGeneral Alert
Ford Motor Company - Improperly Secured Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Bolts
Published: February 14, 2025Recall ID: 25V093000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
Affected Products
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Bolts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Secured Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Bolts |
| Nhtsa id | 25V093000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V093000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. |
| Completion rate | 49.62 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09. |
| Consequence summary | A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S09 |
| Potentially affected | 240510 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |