NHTSA recall 20V414000
Air Bags, Electrical System, Seats · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Lincoln Mkx, 2017 Lincoln Mkx, 2018 Lincoln Mkx, 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V414000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.