NHTSA Recall 25V197000
NHTSA Campaign Id 25V197000; Date: Mar. 28, 2025
seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Ford Expedition; 2019 Ford Expedition; 2020 Ford Expedition; 2018 Lincoln Navigator; 2019 Lincoln Navigator; 2020 Lincoln Navigator
Component: Seat Belts:pretensioner
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 105,322
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor date codes and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 14, 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 25s31. some vehicles in this recall were previously repaired incorrectly under recall 24v-099 and will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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