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2020–2023 Lincoln Navigator recall — NHTSA 23V420000

Ford Motor Company · 23V420000 · NHTSA source

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Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V420000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Lincoln
Model: Navigator
Model year(s): 2020–2023
Affected component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Report received: 09/06/2023

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V420000

Consequence

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

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 23V420000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.