Ford is recalling 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with detachable front seat head restraints that may increase crash injury risk. Owners should contact Ford for free replacement.
A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Ford is recalling 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the front-seat head restraints can detach when fully adjusted forward, potentially increasing injury risk in crashes. This affects owners who have the specific model year and seat configuration.
The head restraint cushion can detach from the head restraint assembly when the seat is adjusted to the full forward position. This detachment could increase injury risk during a crash by reducing the seat's ability to properly support the head.
Owners of 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with front-row driver and passenger seats that have power head restraints. Drivers and front-seat passengers are most at risk during crashes.
Check if your 2022 Lincoln Aviator has power head restraints for the front driver and passenger seats. The recall was issued for specific vehicles that may have the cushion detach when fully adjusted forward.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement of the head restraints.
Dealers will replace the front-row passenger and driver head restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to notify owners of the safety risk were mailed May 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S23.
The front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushion may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position, increasing crash injury risk.
Your 2022 Lincoln Aviator with front-row driver and passenger seats that have power head restraints may be affected if the cushion can detach when fully adjusted forward.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement of the head restraints.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V247000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V247000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front-row passenger and driver head restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to notify owners of the safety risk were mailed May 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S23. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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