NHTSA Recall # | 145779 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 21V011000 |
MFG Compaign # | 21S02 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | LINCOLN |
Brand | LINCOLN |
Model | NAUTILUS |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 03/11/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/11/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/11/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/01/21 |
Report created | 15/01/21 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 147 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 edge, 2020 lincoln nautilus and ford escape and 2021 lincoln corsair and ford bronco sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. |
Consequence summary | In the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 1, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s02. |
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). |