LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V414000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-12 2020-07-17 2020-07-17

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S37

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19299

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company, Inc. "Ford" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Consequence

An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

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.