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NHTSA Recall 25V338000: Warning light/devices (seat belts)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,442 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lincoln Aviator.

4,442
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (July 3)
NHTSA campaign25V338000
Manufacturer campaign25C18
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Report receivedMay 23, 2025
Owner notificationJuly 3, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. 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 July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V338000

Make and modelModel years
Lincoln Aviator2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lincoln Corsair2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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.