Recall 20V-414
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2016 to 2018 Lincoln MKX and 1 other model: Seats (front assembly, power adjust); Air bags; Electrical system (wiring, interior/under dash).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-414
- Reported
- July 17, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 19,299 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
The risk
An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln MKX 2016 to 2018
- Lincoln Nautilus 2019 to 2020