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Lincoln Aviator Recall 22V953: Seat belt warning chime may stop too soon

NHTSA campaign 22V953, reported December 23, 2022, 101,001 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with a Revel Audio System, the seat belt warning chime for the driver may sound for less than 4 seconds when the vehicle is started and the driver's belt is not buckled. This means the chime may not properly alert the driver, and the vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An audible warning that does not fully remind an unbelted driver can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Wearing a seat belt is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself in a collision.

The repair is free. Dealers will update the audio control module software. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 22C35.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V953Ford Motor Company
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Problem
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."
Risk
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Lincoln Aviator2020202120222023
Lincoln Corsair202020212022