FORD EXPLORER 2020: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V497000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-10 2020-08-21 2020-08-21

Production Dates: 2018-11-21 - 2019-08-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S48

Component: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 488

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.