Lincoln Aviator: Steering Knuckle May Fracture

NHTSA campaign 20V726000 · Reported Nov 20, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

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A fractured steering knuckle reduces steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V726000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 20, 2020
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Steering
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles have steering knuckles that may have been manufactured improperly. An improperly made knuckle can fracture, which reduces the driver's steering control. Dealers will inspect the front knuckle and replace it if necessary.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Ford/Lincoln dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V726000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Lincoln Aviator

Who to contact

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: STEERING
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.
Safety risk: The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S69.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.