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NHTSA Recall 25V862000: Retractor (seat belts)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 780 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Escape.

780
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (December 26)
NHTSA campaign25V862000
Manufacturer campaign25C68
ComponentSEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR
Report receivedDecember 12, 2025
Owner notificationDecember 26, 2025
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.

Safety risk

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V862000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Escape2025, 2026
Lincoln Corsair2025, 2026

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.