Ford, Rivian recall more than 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. over seatbelt, headlight issues

Ford and Rivian have issued recalls affecting a total of about 257,000 vehicles in the United States over separate seatbelt and headlight issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

Ford is recalling 240,510 Explorers and Lincoln Aviators from 2020-2021 because the seatbelt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured.

Additionally, vehicles equipped with second-row center seats may also have an improperly secured seatbelt retractor anchor bolt.