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- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.
- Risk
- A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S35.
- 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
Certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have a rearview camera image that flickers or becomes distorted. The cause is electromagnetic interference from a cell phone inside the vehicle affecting the accessory protocol image module (APIM).
A flickering or distorted camera image can reduce your view behind the vehicle while reversing, which increases the risk of a crash. Until the repair is completed, do not use your cell phone while backing up.
Dealers will install shielding on the APIM at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 23, 2024. To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at the official recall lookup, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 24S35).
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Affected vehicles
| Lincoln Aviator | 20202021202220232024 |
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