NHTSA recall 26V-344: Seat Belts

Ford Motor Company · Reported May 28, 2026 · 3 affected model years

Seat Belts recall

26V-344
May 28, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Safety risk
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V344000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMay 28, 2026
ComponentSeat Belts:Pretensioner
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2022 Ford Expedition12 recalls total2022 Lincoln Navigator14 recalls total2021 Ford Expedition12 recalls total

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