<$10 seatbelt recall = no more deliveries until Q4?!

orekid

Jul 12, 2023

my best friends at the customer support line (and subsequently the recall dept today) informed me that commentary from various dealers is indeed correct - any Bronco that has not already been delivered to its buyer will not be delivered to its buyer until Q4 at the earliest (by federal law). i think back to the original "in production" message saying "a few days to a week" ... sounds like that's turning into ~6 months for a <$1.00 part.

let this thread serve as the town square for rants and...eventually good news. i'm guessing certain dealers will get these parts before others, and current communication is probably erratic so good to hear others' intel.

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Darrel, Deano Bronc

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Jul 12, 2023

In case everyone is confused...

@Laura wrote up a quick article about it around 2 months ago.

Those vehicles that were impacted are now starting to arrive at dealerships. Because it is considered to be a safety issue, federal law prevents your dealership from selling you the vehicle until the recall is completed.

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Darrel, SlashRacer

Jul 12, 2023

Another reason to buy a 2 door LOL

2022 Bronco 2dr Basesquatch 2.7
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Crawler Green, 2Doorbuster

Jul 12, 2023

"no charge to the customer"
other than 6 months :) ...time value of money = >$4k last time I checked the HY rates!

Deano Bronc

Jul 13, 2023

orekid
my best friends at the customer support line (and subsequently the recall dept today) informed me that commentary from various dealers is indeed correct - any Bronco that has not already been delivered to its buyer will not be delivered to its buyer until Q4 at the earliest (by federal law). i think back to the original "in production" message saying "a few days to a week" ... sounds like that's turning into ~6 months for a <$1.00 part.

let this thread serve as the town square for rants and...eventually good news. i'm guessing certain dealers will get these parts before others, and current communication is probably erratic so good to hear others' intel.

Curious then how are these people on FB who are tracking their delivery on the train and posting their pickup getting them from the dealers?

LoneRanger

Jul 14, 2023

Mine is a ‘22 4DR WT and I was looking today… I don’t even get the issue?? I’ve never once had a problem getting ahold of my seatbelt and I’m not a “small” guy… and I’ve never once felt inclined towards not wearing it for any reason?

If I were a conspiracy theorist… 😏

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Crawler Green, Chief Ron

Jul 14, 2023

YIPEIO
Curious then how are these people on FB who are tracking their delivery on the train and posting their pickup getting them from the dealers?

mine sat in the yard waiting for thomas the tank engine for like weeks.. im thinking that some of them got done afterwards and escaped the seat belt voodoo pins..

SittinWaitinWatchin.'22 Outer Banks 4D Velocity Blue Outer Banks LuxSquatch
05 Escape LTD-RIP 86 Bronco II&97 Explorer

Jul 14, 2023

Apparently the recall affects certain trims not all. Badlands is affected. Not sure about the others. I’m stymied because the NHTSA recall date is May 18, 2023, but Ford didn’t announce it until July 5, 2023. I closed the purchase on mine and took delivery from the dealer on May 23, 2023. Not sure how this works.

Jul 14, 2023

Nika81657
Apparently the recall affects certain trims not all. Badlands is affected. Not sure about the others. I’m stymied because the NHTSA recall date is May 18, 2023, but Ford didn’t announce it until July 5, 2023. I closed the purchase on mine and took delivery from the dealer on May 23, 2023. Not sure how this works.

outer banks is too i guess...

SittinWaitinWatchin.'22 Outer Banks 4D Velocity Blue Outer Banks LuxSquatch
05 Escape LTD-RIP 86 Bronco II&97 Explorer

Jul 14, 2023

Recalls, recalls... I currently have the seat belt recall and the one for the backup camera turning on in 4Low.

Yeah, I'm sure I'll be fine without doing either of those. Especially since for some odd reason they usually end up being all day affairs at the dealership. Waste of time.

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Jul 14, 2023

#10

MooseDriverCRW
mine sat in the yard waiting for thomas the tank engine for like weeks.. im thinking that some of them got done afterwards and escaped the seat belt voodoo pins..

I'm hoping that is my case. It was built on 6/29, so past the date of the recall builds but still says it is pending shipping. I'm in no hurry since I have another one currently but excited to get the new one.

Jul 14, 2023

#11

My January 2022 order that finally went into production on the very last day of the recall date range (5/9) has been in "Built" status and awaiting shipment since 6/20. I am having a really hard time with the recall saying it will be Q4 before they are able to get the parts in to fix it. If it really is just this plastic piece, why can't they just toss two in with the shipment and send it out? I was patient with this long wait when there were general supply chain issues, but the wait for this little piece of plastic when my Bronco is built and just sitting on a lot in Never Never Land, MI is pretty depressing.

MooseDriverCRW

Jul 15, 2023

#12

Seat belt victims I feel your pain. My Bronco sat for 4 months in Snow Mountain waiting for unknown computer chip. If Ford can find a way to screw things up, its almost like they try. No apologies, courtesy cash, nothing.

2022 Bronco 2dr Basesquatch 2.7
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jcampbelldds

Jul 15, 2023

#13

RagnarKon
In case everyone is confused...

@Laura wrote up a quick article about it around 2 months ago.

Those vehicles that were impacted are now starting to arrive at dealerships. Because it is considered to be a safety issue, federal law prevents your dealership from selling you the vehicle until the recall is completed.

My salesguy yesterday said they have $1,000,000 worth of Lightnings in stock they can’t sell due to a recall…. Sheeesh

Riding OB1, 23 4- door Outer Banks, SAS, MOD, MIC, Lux, Ordered 10/20/22, delivered 1/13/23

MWNew, Deano Bronc

Jul 16, 2023

#14

thanks for the crappy no bronco summer, fomoco

SittinWaitinWatchin.'22 Outer Banks 4D Velocity Blue Outer Banks LuxSquatch
05 Escape LTD-RIP 86 Bronco II&97 Explorer

Jul 17, 2023

#15

Bluestreak57
My salesguy yesterday said they have $1,000,000 worth of Lightnings in stock they can’t sell due to a recall…. Sheeesh

So they have 7 Lightnings in stock? LOL

2022 Bronco 2dr Basesquatch 2.7
Carbonized Grey Mod Bumper Rock rails Brush guard Hitch Pod lights Black bead locks KMA-367

MWNew, Deano Bronc

Jul 21, 2023

#16

My VIN was updated to show no open recalls on it. Looks like it may have been fixed before it left MI. It should be on rail currently, so I am hoping it won't be much longer than a week or so before I see her!

MWNew, Deano Bronc

Jul 21, 2023

#17

knash78
My VIN was updated to show no open recalls on it. Looks like it may have been fixed before it left MI. It should be on rail currently, so I am hoping it won't be much longer than a week or so before I see her!

That is the case for mine as well. See link with more information and a lady who purchased her Bronco yesterday when it was lifted. I am just waiting to hear from my dealer today. He was out yesterday and will be checking into my delivery.

https://thebronconation.com/orderin...-you-are-listening-t.18717/page-4#post-279804

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Deano Bronc, Sven

Jul 24, 2023

#18

Bluestreak57
My salesguy yesterday said they have $1,000,000 worth of Lightnings in stock they can’t sell due to a recall…. Sheeesh

That's not why they aren't selling.

Jul 24, 2023

#19

MIGeezer
That's not why they aren't selling.

Maybe not where you are, but they fly off the lot here

Riding OB1, 23 4- door Outer Banks, SAS, MOD, MIC, Lux, Ordered 10/20/22, delivered 1/13/23

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