Ford recalling nearly 388K vehicles due to faulty seats(NewsNation) — Automaker Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 of its vehicles over an issue with its second-row seats that carries an injury risk.The recall affects certain 2020 to 2027 Ford Aviator vehicles and some 2020 to 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles.In its recall notice, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the seats have a defect that could cause them to unlatch, tip or slide unexpectedly, which could lead to a person not being restrained properly in the event of a crash.AdvertisementAdvertisement Hyundai recalls over 47K Kona vehicles due to seat belt issue: NHTSA As of June 16, Ford's Critical Concern Review Group identified 14 reports of the second-row seat moving while the vehicle was in drive.Owners who have the recalled vehicles can take it to the dealership where they will replace the defective part, called a bezel, free of charge. NHTSA said notification letters would go out to people starting Monday, July 27.The recall number is 26S52.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NewsNation.