2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Mkx | 2018 Lincoln Mkx | 2019 Lincoln Nautilus | 2020 Lincoln Nautilus — Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Published July 17, 2020 · Recall initiated: July 17, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V414000, published July 17, 2020. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Mkx | 2018 Lincoln Mkx | 2019 Lincoln Nautilus | 2020 Lincoln Nautilus — Seats: front assembly: power adjust.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- MKX
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2016 LINCOLN MKX | 2017 LINCOLN MKX | 2018 LINCOLN MKX | 2019 LINCOLN NAUTILUS | 2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Mkx | 2018 Lincoln Mkx | 2019 Lincoln Nautilus | 2020 Lincoln Nautilus — Seats: front assembly: power adjust recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V414000 on July 17, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: MKX.