NHTSA Campaign 21V154000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 21V154000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the suspension:rear. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.
- The risk
- Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S11.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reported October 3, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V154000 (2)
Lincoln (1)
Ford (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V154000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.