NHTSA recall 16V-343 (16V343000)
child seat recall reported May 24, 2016 - about 5 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V343000
- Also written as
- 16V-343
- Manufacturer number
- 16C09
- Reported
- May 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~5
- Component
- child seat
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-343 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.