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NHTSA recall 25V-862 (25V862000)

seat belts recall reported December 12, 2025 - about 780 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
25V862000
Also written as
25V-862
Manufacturer number
25C68
Reported
December 12, 2025
Vehicles affected
~780
Component
seat belts

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-862 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Escape - 2025, 2026
Lincoln Corsair - 2025, 2026

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.