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Ford Recall 21S11: Rear Lower Control Arm Bolts May Break
2020 Ford Explorer
Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Suspension — Rear
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.
- Actions
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S11.
- Documents (8)
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Message re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 21S11 Certain 2020 Model Year Aviator and Explorer Vehicles Rear Lower Control Arm Bolt and Nut Replacement
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
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