NHTSA recall 21V-534: Visibility

Ford Motor Company · Reported July 15, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Visibility recall

21V-534
July 15, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt.
Safety risk
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V534000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateJuly 15, 2021
ComponentVisibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Compressor
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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Lincoln Aviator28 recalls total2020 Lincoln Aviator30 recalls total

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