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VehicleAug 21, 2020488 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Air bags

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
20V497000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 21, 2020
Owners notified
Sep 10, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
488
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Air bags › Critical fasteners; Seats; Air bags › Side/window
Maker's own recall number
20S48

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.

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recallsSee the F stock page

Other recalls for the same vehicles

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