NHTSA Recall 22V953000: Warning light/devices (seat belts)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 101,001 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lincoln Aviator.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V953000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22C35 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Report received | December 23, 2022 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V953000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.