Canada2020–2026 Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer), and Lincoln Explorer SUVs are affected. On these vehicles the second-row outboard seat belt anchor bolt(s) may be loose or missing, which could allow the seat belt(s) to detach in a crash and increase the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install, tighten or replace the seat belt anchor bolt(s).
How to identify it
2020–2026 Lincoln AVIATOR
2020–2026 Lincoln POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY (EXPLORER)
2020–2026 Lincoln EXPLORER
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the second-row outboard seat belt anchor bolt(s) may be loose or missing. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install, tighten or replace seat belt anchor bolt(s).
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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