NHTSA Recall 25V093000
NHTSA Campaign Id 25V093000; Date: Feb. 14, 2025
a loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Ford Explorer; 2021 Ford Explorer; 2020 Lincoln Aviator; 2021 Lincoln Aviator
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 240,510
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 explorer and aviator vehicles. the seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. if loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 31, 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 25s09.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
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