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Ford is recalling about 240,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator
SUVs due to a problem with seat belt anchors that were
improperly secured.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
a loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain
an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford said it is not aware of any reports of accident or injury
related to the defective seat belt assemblies.
The Explorers and Aviators in question are model years 2020 and
2021. The recall includes about 216,000 Explorers and 24,000
Aviators.
Owners of the vehicles in question are expected to be notified
by Ford in late March and will be instructed to take their
vehicles into a Ford or Lincoln dealer for inspection. If the
anchor bolts are found to be improperly secured, the components
will be replaced for free.
Owners can contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332 with a
recall number of 25S09.
They can also contact the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at
888-327-4236 or go online to nhtsa.gov.
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