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2020 Lincoln Aviator recall — NHTSA 21V014000

Ford Motor Company · 21V014000 · NHTSA source

Informational only. ProductGuru indexes the public NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register as a finding aid. Consult the manufacturer or an authorised dealer for the official remedy status for your specific VIN. For the authoritative record, visit nhtsa.gov campaign 21V014000. If your vehicle is subject to a "Park It / Park Outside" advisory, contact your dealer immediately.

Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number
21V014000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Make
Lincoln
Model
Aviator
Model year(s)
2020
Affected component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Report received

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V014000

Consequence

A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.

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.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 21V014000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.

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