Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
AVIATOR
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V497000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
488
Date Owners Notified
20200910
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20200821
Make Campaign Number
20S48