NHTSA Recall 23V198000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V198000; Date: Mar. 24, 2023
a child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2023 Ford Edge; 2023 Lincoln Nautilus
Component: Child Seat:vehicle Tether Anchor
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 19
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 edge and lincoln nautilus vehicles. the child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 225, "child restraint anchorage systems."
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 8, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23c09.
Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.
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