2021–2023 Ford Bronco Seat Belts Recall 23V358000 (Ford 23C16)

NHTSA recall 23V358000 (Ford recall 23C16) covers about 175,550 2021–2023 Ford Bronco vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA May 18, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V358000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

175,550
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
May 18, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seat belts (critical fasteners)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 23C16

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V358000 as 23C16. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23C16 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Bronco2021–2023All Bronco recalls

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 18, 2023
Owner notification
Sep 29, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Safety standard (FMVSS)
208

Check your VIN for 23V358000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V358000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V358000 or 23C16). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V358000?

NHTSA recall 23V358000 (Ford recall 23C16) covers about 175,550 2021–2023 Ford Bronco vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA May 18, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V358000?

NHTSA's record for 23V358000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V358000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V358000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 23V358000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23C16. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23C16) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V358000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V358000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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