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.

Air Bags
Electrical System — Wiring — Interior/Under Dash|Seats — Front Assembly — Power Adjust

Summary

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 bag in the event of a crash.

Actions

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. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

Documents (13)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Miscellaneous Document - Press Release re Safety recall for select 2016-20 Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power seats
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE ...
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - Recall reminder re 20S37 - WIRE ABRASION TO SEAT FRAME
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2021-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-3

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