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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator SUVs with 3.0L gasoline engines, the wire harness may not be secured properly. It can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, damaging electrical wires or the A/C compressor drive belt.
Damaged electrical wires can short-circuit, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
An authorized Lincoln dealer will inspect the wire harness and A/C compressor belt, replace them if they are damaged, and install a tie strap to secure the harness. The repair is free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed July 30, 2021, can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 21S34. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lincoln Aviator | 20202021 |
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