Recall 16V343000
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP
Defect 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."
Safety Consequence
An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LINCOLN | MKX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.