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Ford - Loose bolt in drivers seat frame
Official notice
23 Oct 2025
Last checked
23 Oct 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Ford - Loose bolt in drivers seat frame. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2025-10-23.
What to do now
Dealers will replace the pivot links and bolts, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 6, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sb5. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 28, 2025.
Units affected
163,256
Recall number
25SB5
Official notice
2025-10-23
The hazard
The hazard
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Ford. Contact: Ford Motor Company.
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