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VehicleJul 17, 202019,299 affected

Lincoln recall: Seats

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

What could happen

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
20V414000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 17, 2020
Owners notified
Aug 12, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
19,299
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust; Air bags; Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Maker's own recall number
20S37

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 www.safercar.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.