Vehicle recallDVSA
Ford Explorer and Capri recalled over a restraint defect
On affected vehicles a bolt fixing the front seat back with the seat base may be not have been fitted and secured correctly due to a manufacturing issue.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Explorer
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 30/01/2025 – 27/05/2025
- 04/06/2025 – 28/08/2025
- 01/09/2025 – 05/09/2025
- 25/09/2024 – 29/01/2023
- 16/08/2024 – 19/09/2024
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 25SA1
Capri
- Build dates
- 23/10/2024 – 29/01/2025
- 12/03/2025 – 02/06/2025
- 25/09/2025 – 26/09/2025
- 13/06/2025 – 29/08/2025
- Manufacturer reference
- 25SA1
What to do now
The defect affects restraints: an airbag or seat belt may not work properly in a crash.
- Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
- Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
- Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.
Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/474). Quoted as issued.
Summary
On affected vehicles a bolt fixing the front seat back with the seat base may be not have been fitted and secured correctly due to a manufacturing issue.
Defect
On affected vehicles a bolt fixing the front seat back with the seat base may be not have been fitted and secured correctly due to a manufacturing issue.
Remedy
Check the bolts are present and correctly tightened.
Models
Explorer, Capri
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Ford Explorer and Capri being recalled?
The defect affects restraints: an airbag or seat belt may not work properly in a crash. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.