2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Ford Explorer — Air bags: critical fasteners
Published August 21, 2020 · Recall initiated: August 21, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V497000, published August 21, 2020. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Ford Explorer — Air bags: critical fasteners.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
Get an email if LINCOLN has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- AVIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2020 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 LincolnJuly 15, 2026
- NHTSA2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alertJune 30, 2026
- NHTSA2019 Lincoln Nautilus — Lane departure: lane keep: steering assistJune 9, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Lincoln Corsair | 2026 Ford Escape — Power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawlMay 13, 2026
- NHTSA2020 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2020 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | 2021 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 2019August 24, 2020
- NHTSA2019 Autocar Xpeditor — EquipmentAugust 21, 2020
Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Ford Explorer — Air bags: critical fasteners recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V497000 on August 21, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: AVIATOR.