Lincoln Aviator wiring can rub A/C pulley, fire risk

NHTSA campaign 21V534000 · Reported 2021-07-15 · Ford Motor Company

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Damaged wiring can lead to an under-hood fire, which is serious, though the notice does not tell owners to park the vehicle or stop driving it.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with the 3.0L gasoline engine, a bundle of electrical wiring under the hood may not be fastened down the way it should be. Loose wiring can touch the spinning pulley on the air conditioning compressor. That rubbing can wear through the wires or damage the belt that drives the air conditioning. Worn wires can short out, and a short circuit can start a fire.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Aviator is covered by campaign 21V534000 (Ford calls it 21S34).
2. Contact your Lincoln dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to schedule the repair.
3. The dealer will inspect the wiring and belt, replace anything damaged, and add a strap to hold the wiring in place, all free of charge.

Affected vehicles (2)

2020 Lincoln Aviator
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.

The bigger picture

Why do Lincoln windows, wipers and windshields keep getting recalled? · all 13 Lincoln recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt.
Safety risk: Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.

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