NHTSA recall 22V-953 (22V953000)
seat belts recall reported December 23, 2022 - about 101,001 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V953000
- Also written as
- 22V-953
- Manufacturer number
- 22C35
- Reported
- December 23, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~101,001
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-953 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.