Ford is recalling 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with Revel Audio Systems that may not properly warn when seat belts are unbuckled, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must contact Ford for free software update.
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with Revel Audio Systems. The seat belt warning chime may not properly alert passengers when seat belts are unbuckled during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk.
When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle starts, the seat belt warning system may activate a chime for less than 4 seconds. This fails to meet federal safety standards for occupant crash protection, potentially increasing injury risk during a crash.
Owners of 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles with Revel Audio Systems are affected. Drivers and passengers who may not hear the seat belt warning chime during a crash are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020 Lincoln Corsair has a Revel Audio System. The recall covers vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free software update for the audio control module.
Dealers will update the audio control module software for free to fix the warning chime issue.
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.
The seat belt warning chime may activate for less than 4 seconds when the vehicle starts with an unbuckled seat belt, failing to meet federal safety standards.
Your 2020 Lincoln Corsair with a Revel Audio System that was repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953 is affected.
Contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free software update for the audio control module.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V338000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V338000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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