LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V726000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-16 2020-11-20 2020-11-23

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S69

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 690

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.

Consequence

The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S69.

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.