NHTSA recall 20V497000
Air Bags, Seats · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Ford Explorer, 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V497000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.