LINCOLN MKX 2016: CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V343000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN MKX 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-16 2016-05-24 2016-05-24

Production Dates: 2015-09-24 - 2015-09-24

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C09

Component: CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 225

Summary

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."

Consequence

An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.