FORD MUSTANG (2017) recall — Seat Belts
Ford is recalling 2017 Mustangs with corroded seat belt cables that may break during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have dealers inspect and replace affected parts free by December 2026.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 Mustang vehicles due to seat belt cables that can corrode from water or road salt, potentially breaking during crashes and increasing injury risk. Owners must have dealers inspect and replace the affected parts at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225767-ford-mustang-2017-seat-belts-recall-corroded-cables-risk-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225767-ford-mustang-2017-seat-belts-recall-corroded-cables-risk-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V614000
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“Ford Mustang 2017 Seat Belts Recall: Corroded Cables Risk Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225767-ford-mustang-2017-seat-belts-recall-corroded-cables-risk-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #25V614000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V614000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corroded seat belt cables can break during a crash, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining occupants. This increases the risk of injury or death from the crash impact.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the seat belt cables corrode.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Mustang has seat belt cables that may have corroded from water or road salt exposure. The recall covers vehicles with VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get details about the recall and repair process.
Have Dealers Inspect Seat Belts
Dealers will inspect and replace front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies if needed, as part of the free repair.
December 2026
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install A-pillar body plugs, and/or inspect and replace the front outboard seat bolts. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S92. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Water and road salt can corrode the seat belt cables, causing them to break during a crash and increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your 2017 Ford Mustang with VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov since September 17, 2025, is affected.
What should I do if my seat belt is broken?
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies if needed as part of the free repair.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V614000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V614000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install A-pillar body plugs, and/or inspect and replace the front outboard seat bolts. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S92. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V614000 (December 9, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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