Lincoln Aviator: Air bags — critical fasteners

Affects Lincoln Aviator · 2020 — about 488 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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