2022 Ford Escape Recall: Equipment (NHTSA 24V852000)

NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2022 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.

Table of contents

What does the official notice say?
Risk if left unaddressed
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
Additional notes
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Frequently asked questions

What does the official notice say?

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk if left unaddressed

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer's fix (remedy)

Additional notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 24V852000).

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA recall 24V852000?

What happens if this recall isn't fixed?

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 24V852000.

Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 24V852000, reported on 08/11/2024. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.

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