NHTSARecalled Aug 21, 2020 · #20V497000
Side Air Bag may be Loose in Seat Back
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs. If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Side Air Bag may be Loose in Seat Back
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
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What you should do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48.