NHTSA recall 21V-154: Suspension

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 10, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Suspension recall

21V-154
March 10, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V154000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 10, 2021
ComponentSuspension:Rear
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ford Explorer35 recalls total2020 Lincoln Aviator30 recalls total

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