Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says

(Reuters) – Ford is recalling 179,698 ​vehicles in the U.S. ‌due to a loose bolt in ​the front seat ​frame, the U.S. National ⁠Highway Traffic Safety ​Administration (NHTSA) said on ​Friday.

The recall includes certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles.

A ​seat with ​a dislodged bolt may not ‌properly ⁠restrain an occupant in a crash, NHTSA said.

Dealers will ​inspect and ​replace ⁠the pivot links and bolts ​as necessary ​at ⁠no extra cost, the regulator said.

Reporting ⁠by ​Preetika Parashuraman ​in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank ​Dhaniwala- and Sonia Cheema