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NHTSARecalled May 24, 2016 · #16V343000

Child Seat Tether Anchor Blocked/FMVSS225

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Child Seat Tether Anchor Blocked/FMVSS225
  • 2016 Lincoln MKX
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2016 Lincoln
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover bezel on the second row, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C09.

View the official CPSC notice