Recall 25V862 covers 780 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles for loose rear seat belt retractor bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 780 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles because the left and right rear passenger seat belt retractors are not securely fastened. An improperly secured retractor can fail to restrain a rear occupant as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat belt retractor in the 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape is the spring-loaded unit mounted in the rear side pillar. It feeds belt webbing out when a passenger buckles up, then pulls the belt back in and locks the belt during a sudden stop or crash. The retractor has to stay tight to the body structure so the belt can hold the passenger in place.
In NHTSA campaign 25V862, the problem is the bolt that fastens the left or right rear retractor to the D-pillar. Some vehicles went through off-line plant repair stations where the rear retractor bolt torque was not completed correctly. A loose retractor can bind, make noise, or shift instead of staying fixed against the pillar.
Owners can notice a rattle from the rear seat belt area. The belt can also bind during pullout or retraction, which is the warning sign tied to this recall.
Who's affected?
Covers the Corsair and Escape across the 2025 and 2026 model years, all tied to the rear seat belt retractor bolt.
| 2026 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2025 Lincoln Corsair | seat belt |
| 2025 Ford Escape | seat belt |
| 2026 Ford Escape | seat belt |
| Units affected | 780 |
| 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 SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly secured seat belt retractor can keep the belt from restraining an occupant as intended, increasing injury risk during a crash. Listen for a rattle near the retractor or seat belt binding, and schedule service soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Lincoln dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair or Escape is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner letter mailed on December 26, 2025, or use your VIN result if the letter never arrived.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer and ask about the free rear seat belt retractor bolt inspection and repair once scheduling is available.
- Reference recall number 25V862 and Ford recall 25C68 when you call.
- Avoid carrying rear-seat passengers until the dealer confirms the left and right rear seat belt retractors are secured.
What happens at the repair
When the final dealer repair opens, a Lincoln technician will inspect the seat belt retractor bolts for the left and right rear passenger seats. The technician will secure the bolts or replace them if they are not properly fastened. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is available. The manufacturer's general reimbursement plan on file covers documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this condition before the recall notice. Keep receipts and repair paperwork, and ask the service desk how to submit them for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 12, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 15, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 19, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 26, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V862?
Recall 25V862 covers 780 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair and Escape vehicles with rear seat belt retractors that are not securely fastened. A loose retractor bolt can keep the belt from restraining a rear-seat occupant as intended in a crash. Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair or Escape is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V862. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer and ask for recall 25C68. The dealer will inspect the rear seat belt retractor bolts and secure or replace them for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will inspect and secure or replace the rear seat belt retractor bolts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a rear seat belt retractor that is not secured as intended can fail to restrain a passenger properly during a crash. That increases the risk of injury. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer inspection and repair if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The recall still follows the vehicle. Used ownership does not remove the free repair, but owner letters do not always reach the current driver. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Corsair or Escape is included, then give the dealer recall number 25C68 when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V862000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V862 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V862000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →