Ford Focus Recall R/2023/186: Certain Vehicles May Be Fitted With A Seatbelt That Does Not Meet The High Specification…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 2,196
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S31
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Focus vehicles built between 24 March 2023 and 17 May 2023. Certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured. The dealer will inspect all vehicles and if found necessary will replace the part that is not meeting specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured. Defect: Certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured. Remedy: Dealers will inspect all vehicles and if found necessary will replace the part that is not meeting specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect all vehicles and if found necessary will replace the part that is not meeting specification.
Are You Affected?
Focus built between 24 March 2023 and 17 May 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 2,196 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 23S31 or the DVSA reference R/2023/186. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2023/201 on 25 May 2023, for when the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime…. The one launched after it was R/2023/183 on 26 Jun 2023, for certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module…. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/186, launched 21 June 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.