The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V343000·Announced 2016-05-24

Ford Recalls 2016 Lincoln MKX for Blocked Child Seat Tether Anchors

Ford is recalling 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles because an incorrect seat back trim cover blocks child seat tether anchors in the second row center position.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in child restraint anchorage systems that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured on September 24, 2015. The recall addresses an issue where an incorrect seat back trim cover was installed, which blocks the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225 regarding child restraint anchorage systems.

An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover bezel on the second row free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN MKX
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Child Safety
Hazard
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MKX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · LINCOLN

Same manufacturer · Ford Motor Company

See all →

Same hazard · child seat anchorage

See all →