Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #20V414000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V414000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2016-2018 lincoln mkx and 2019-2020 nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats Includes 19,299 affected units, Damaged Wiring May Cause Air Bag Malfunction, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2018 lincoln mkx and 2019-2020 nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.