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Ford Bronco Rear Door May Open Despite Child Lock
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A child safety lock that does not hold can let a rear door be opened unintentionally, which can increase the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V189000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain four-door Ford Bronco vehicles, the child safety lock on the left rear door may not do its job. Even with the lock switched on, someone inside the vehicle can still open that rear door from the inside. A rear door that can be opened when it is not meant to be can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will check the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch if it is needed, at no charge.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to have the child safety locks inspected.
3. The inspection and any latch replacement are free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V189000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Door Locks and Tailgate Latches May Release Unexpectedly · all 6 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
- Safety risk
- A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.