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Ford - Seat belt warning system malfunction fmvss 208
Official notice
23 May 2025
Last checked
23 May 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Ford - Seat belt warning system malfunction fmvss 208. An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Published 2025-05-23.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
3,227
Recall number
25C18
Official notice
2025-05-23
The hazard
The hazard
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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Brand: Ford. Contact: Ford Motor Company.
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