NHTSA recall 23V-198 (23V198000)
child seat recall reported March 24, 2023 - about 19 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V198000
- Also written as
- 23V-198
- Manufacturer number
- 23C09
- Reported
- March 24, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~19
- Component
- child seat
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. 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
A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-198 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.