The U.S. auto safety regulator announced on Monday that it has opened a recall investigation into approximately 112,567 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs due to a potential issue with seat belt retractors. The problem could cause the retractors to lock unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated it had received three complaints, all describing accidental deployments of the seat belt retractor pre-tensioner. This mechanism uses an explosive charge to
