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.

Air Bags — Critical Fasteners
Air Bags — Side/Window|Seats

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (4)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Miscellaneous Document - FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES SAFETY RECALL FOR SELECT 2020 FORD EXPLORER AND LINCOLN AVIATORVE HICLES
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 20S48 Certain 2020 Model Year Aviator and Explorer 1st Row Seatback Subassembly Fastener Torque

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