Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V852000 Reported November 8, 2024

Missing dashboard air bag warning label/fmvss 208

Ford Motor Company · Equipment · 27,678 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
24V852000
Manufacturer Campaign
24C39
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
27,678
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 8, 2024
Completion Rate
65.45

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 24V852000 or campaign 24C39.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 24V852000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 24V852000?

NHTSA recall 24V852000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 8, 2024. It addresses: Missing dashboard air bag warning label/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 27,678 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V852000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24C39. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.