Canada2019 Lincoln MKX SUVs (Lincoln) in Canada are affected; they can be identified by the 2019 MKX model. Certain vehicles may have had repairs from a prior recall done incorrectly and the lane center assist system may not detect when hands are removed from the steering wheel, so the hands-off steering wheel warning may not display, increasing crash risk. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to update the power steering control module software.
How to identify it
2019 Lincoln MKX
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 19S02 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-017) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, the lane center assist system may not recognize when hands are removed from the steering wheel. As a result, the hands-off steering wheel warning may not be displayed.
A hands-off steering wheel warning that doesn't display could increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the power steering control module software.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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