NHTSA Campaign Id 21V223000; Date: Mar. 30, 2021
a backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Lincoln Aviator; 2021 Lincoln Aviator
Component: Back Over Prevention:display Function
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 34,952
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles. the image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 19, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c09.
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.
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