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.”
Ford Motor Company – Child Seat Tether Anchor Blocked/FMVSS225
| Report Received Date | 05/24/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V343000 |
| Consequence Summary | An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 16C09 |
| Potentially Affected | 5 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V343000) |
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