2023 Ford Edge | 2023 Lincoln Nautilus — Child seat: vehicle tether anchor
Published March 24, 2023 · Recall initiated: March 24, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V198000, published March 24, 2023. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2023 Ford Edge | 2023 Lincoln Nautilus — Child seat: vehicle tether anchor.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.
What to do
Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- EDGE
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2023 FORD EDGE | 2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Ford Edge | 2023 Lincoln Nautilus — Child seat: vehicle tether anchor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V198000 on March 24, 2023. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EDGE.