Recall 25V614 affects 332,778 2015-2017 Ford Mustang vehicles for front seat belt pretensioner cable corrosion. Free repair once Ford opens it.
Ford is recalling 332,778 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles under recall 25V614 because water and road salt can corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables. A corroded cable can break and keep the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant in a crash; the Ford dealer repair will be free once Ford opens it.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt anchor pretensioner cable in a 2015-2017 Ford Mustang is part of the front seat belt system. In a crash, the pretensioner helps pull slack out of the belt so the belt can hold the occupant in the intended position. The cable connects that action to the lower belt anchor near the seat.
On affected Mustangs, the cable sits close to carpet and underlayment. When that material gets wet with salt water from winter roads, it can stay saturated against the cable. Over time, that salt water corrodes the metal cable. A corroded cable can partially separate or fully separate from the anchor pretensioner assembly, which keeps the belt system from working as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look and feel normal during everyday use, even while corrosion is developing under the carpet near the anchor.
Who's affected?
Covers 2015, 2016, and 2017 Mustang coupes using the same passenger seat belt pretensioner assembly.
| 2015 Ford Mustang | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Mustang | seat belt |
| 2017 Ford Mustang | seat belt |
| Units affected | 332,778 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
A corroded front seat belt anchor pretensioner cable can break. If that happens, the seat belt will not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and follow Ford's interim safety notice. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once Ford opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Ford Mustang is included in this recall.
- Wait for Ford's final owner letter before scheduling the free repair; the recall is still in interim status.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer after the final remedy opens to schedule the seat belt pretensioner cable repair that restores proper occupant restraint.
- Reference recall number 25V614 when you call Ford or the dealer.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about the interim notice or repair timing.
What happens at the repair
Until Ford opens the final dealer repair, follow the interim owner letter and contact Ford customer service with repair questions. Once the final repair opens, a Ford technician will inspect and replace the front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies as needed, remove carpet and underlayment sections that contact the cables, inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, install A-pillar body plugs if needed, and inspect or replace the front outboard seat bolts. The final recall repair is free once available. If you already paid for a related repair, Ford's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses, so keep your receipts and repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 12, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| September 17, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 17, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 22, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V614?
Recall 25V614 covers 332,778 2015-2017 Ford Mustang vehicles with front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables that can corrode from water and road salt. A corroded cable can break and keep the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant in a crash.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Ford Mustang is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Mustang is included in recall 25V614. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Ford recall number 25S92. Ford has not opened the final remedy yet.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair this safety defect at no cost. Once the final remedy opens, Ford dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies as needed, with parts and labor covered.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a corroded front seat belt anchor pretensioner cable can break during a crash. If that happens, the seat belt can fail to restrain the occupant properly, increasing the risk of injury. Ford's dealer repair path is free once the final remedy opens.
What if I bought my Ford Mustang used?
The recall follows the vehicle, not the original owner. If you bought the Mustang used and never received Ford's letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your exact vehicle is included, then contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall number 25S92.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V614000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V614 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V614000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →