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NHTSA recall 20V497000

Air bags › Critical fasteners

Ford Explorer and 1 more

Reported Aug 21, 2020488 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 20S48

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.

The risk

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 remedy

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48.

Air bags › Critical fastenersAir bags › Side/windowSeats

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Explorer
2020
Lincoln Aviator
2020

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.