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2022 Lincoln Aviator recall — NHTSA 22V454000

Ford Motor Company · 22V454000 · NHTSA source

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Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V454000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Lincoln
Model: Aviator
Model year(s): 2022
Affected component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report received: 24/06/2022

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V454000

Consequence

Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C13.

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 22V454000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.