Lincoln MKX, Nautilus: Seats — power adjust

Affects Lincoln MKX, Nautilus · 2016–2020 — about 19K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational