Recall 20V497000 — AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Defect in 2020-2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 488 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V497000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 488 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.
Safety Consequence
If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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