CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushion may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position.
- Risk
- A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front-row passenger and driver head restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to notify owners of the safety risk were mailed May 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S23.
- 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
The power head restraint cushion on the front driver and passenger seats may detach from the head restraint assembly when it is adjusted to the full forward position.
If the cushion detaches, it can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or take their vehicle to an authorized Lincoln dealer, where the front driver and passenger head restraints will be replaced free of charge. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lincoln Aviator | 2022 |
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