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2021 Lincoln Aviator recall — NHTSA 21V652000

Ford Motor Company · 21V652000 · NHTSA source

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Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number
21V652000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Make
Lincoln
Model
Aviator
Model year(s)
2021
Affected component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Report received

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, "Side Impact Protection".

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V652000

Consequence

Improper deployment of a side air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C19.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 21V652000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.

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