NHTSA Recall # | 142662 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V470000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20S41 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | LINCOLN |
Brand | LINCOLN |
Model | CORSAIR |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
Date of notification | 04/11/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/08/20 |
Report created | 11/08/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2965 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 lincoln corsair vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets possibly allowing the components to make contact, resulting in the coil springs breaking. |
Consequence summary | A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall began november 4, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s41. |
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). |