Nearly 133,000 Ford SUVs recalled over possible detaching parts: See impacted models
Ford is recalling nearly 133,000 SUVs because some parts, including rear door window bars, may disconnect due to not enough adhesive, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced.
The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker reported the rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the SUV, the NHTSA reported on June 17.
Detaching parts may pose a hazard to other road users and increase the risk of crashes, according to the NHTSA report.
The recall affects 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviators. About 132,900 vehicles are impacted.
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Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge, the NHTSA recall notice said. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, according to the notice.
Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by July 28.
Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
The number for this recall is 25S66.
Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ford recalls 133,000 Lincoln Aviators because some parts may detach
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