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Ford - Seat belt warning system malfunction fmvss 208
Official notice
25 Jul 2025
Last checked
25 Jul 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Ford - Seat belt warning system malfunction fmvss 208. An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Published 2025-07-25.
What to do now
Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 15, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c31.
Units affected
56,473
Recall number
25C31
Official notice
2025-07-25
The hazard
The hazard
An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants 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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