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Lincoln Aviator Wiring Fire Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A short-circuited wire increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V534000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:compressor |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Lincoln Aviator vehicles with a gasoline engine, a wire harness may not be secured firmly enough. If it isn't held in place, it can rub against the air conditioning compressor pulley, which may wear through electrical wires or damage the compressor's drive belt. Wires that wear through this way can short-circuit, and a short-circuited wire increases the risk of a fire.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer for an inspection; you can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 21S34).
3. Any needed wiring or belt repair, plus securing the harness, 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 21V534000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Lincoln Visibility Recalls Cover Power Windows, Wipers and Windshield Defects · all 13 Lincoln recalls in this area
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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.