Ford Motor Company | 2020 explorer and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles | NHTSA Recall #20V497000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V497000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2020 explorer and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles Includes 488 affected units, Side Air Bag may be Loose in Seat Back, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2020 explorer and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V497000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2020-08-21T00:00:00
Subject: Side air bag may be loose in seat back
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 488

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20S48
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.47

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NHTSA ID: 20V497000
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