Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September
— Recall Campaign #16V343000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V343000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 24, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V343000 |
| Units affected: | 5 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
- Consequeces:
- An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover bezel on the second row, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C09.
- 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.