LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V534000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-30 2021-07-15 2021-07-15

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21S34

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33298

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning "A/C" compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt.

Consequence

Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.

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.nhtsa.gov.