Recall 24V099 covers 77,574 2018-2020 Navigator and Expedition SUVs with seat belt retractors that lock. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 77,574 2018-2020 Navigator and Expedition vehicles under recall 24V099 because a driver or front passenger seat belt pretensioner can deploy unexpectedly and lock the belt. A locked belt will not retract or extend, so it can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash; Lincoln dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt retractor pretensioner is built into the driver and front passenger belt retractors on 2018-2020 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. In a crash, the pretensioner uses a small pyrotechnic device to pull belt slack tight so the occupant stays better positioned. The retractor also has to let the belt extend and rewind normally during everyday use.
On affected vehicles, corrosion can form on the pretensioner squib pins, which are part of the firing circuit for that pyrotechnic device. Ford traced the concern to a supplier manufacturing issue, with added humidity inside the cabin from water leakage after air-conditioning use in hot areas as a contributing factor. With enough corrosion and a partial weld separation at the heating element, the system's diagnostic current can trigger the pretensioner when there has been no crash.
The warning sign is an airbag malfunction light on the instrument cluster. If that light appears, it is the warning Ford identified before an inadvertent seat belt retractor pretensioner deployment.
Who's affected?
The same seat belt pretensioner issue spans Navigator and Expedition SUVs across the 2018-2020 model years.
| 2018 Lincoln Navigator | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Expedition | seat belt |
| 2019 Ford Expedition | seat belt |
| 2018 Ford Expedition | seat belt |
| 2020 Lincoln Navigator | seat belt |
| 2019 Lincoln Navigator | seat belt |
| Units affected | 77,574 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 140 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the 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. An airbag malfunction light on the cluster is the warning sign named for this recall. Schedule the repair soon and use caution until it is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Lincoln Navigator or Ford Expedition is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free seat-belt retractor repair that fixes belts that lock and stop retracting or extending.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 24V099 and Ford recall 24S06 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to check for the missing HVAC drain tube elbow during the repair visit.
- Avoid using a front seat with a locked belt until the dealer completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician checks the front seat belt retractors and replaces the affected retractors when needed. The technician also checks for the HVAC drain tube elbow and installs one if it is missing. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for this seat belt or HVAC drain repair before the recall work, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring your repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 9, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 12, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| February 12, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 8, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V099?
Recall 24V099 covers 77,574 2018-2020 Lincoln Navigator and Expedition vehicles with front seat belt pretensioners that can deploy by mistake and lock the belt. A locked belt will not retract or extend. Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as needed and install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing.
What should I do if my 2018-2020 Lincoln Navigator or Expedition is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V099. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer and reference Ford recall number 24S06. The dealer will inspect the seat belt retractors, replace them as needed, and install the HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford says these repairs will be performed free of charge. A franchised Lincoln dealer will handle the seat belt retractor work and the HVAC drain tube elbow installation if that part is missing.
What is the safety risk with recall 24V099?
The safety risk is that a locked seat belt will not retract or extend, so it can fail to restrain an occupant as intended in a crash. That increases the risk of injury. If your belt is locked or will not move, call the dealer before driving in for service.
When were owners notified about recall 24V099?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on July 8, 2024. Used-vehicle owners and people who moved after purchase still need to check the VIN, since the letter follows registration and owner data that is not always current.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V099000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V099 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V099000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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