Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
NAUTILUS
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
20V414000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19299
Date Owners Notified
20200812
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20200717
Make Campaign Number
20S37