GULF STREAM EXPLORER 2020: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V497000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-09-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-08-21 | Date Added to Database: 2020-08-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S48 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 488 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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