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- LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The Lane Center Assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
- Risk
- If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S02.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The lane-centering steering assist system in certain 2019 vehicles may not adequately detect when the driver's hands have been off the steering wheel for a prolonged period. If the system stays active while the driver is not holding the wheel, the driver's inattention can raise the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a software update to the power steering control module, performed free of charge by an authorized dealer. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 19S02. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2019 |
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