53,000 Ford Broncos Recalled for Child Safety Locks
The Ford Bronco is meant to tackle tough terrain, and the last thing a caregiver needs when rolling over adverse roads is an unreliable child safety lock — but that’s just what a new recall for more than 53,100 such models seeks to amend.
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Affected SUVs include model-year 2021-22 four-door Broncos. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the On position, increasing the risk of injury to a child occupant.
Dealers will inspect the safety locks and latches and replace them, as necessary, for free. Ford will begin notifying owners July 25, but those with further questions in the meantime can call Ford at 866-436-7332 (Ford’s number for this recall is 22S44), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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