The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V031000·Announced 2019-01-14

Ford Recalls 2019 Lincoln Nautilus for Lane Center Assist Defect

Ford is recalling 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles because the Lane Center Assist system may fail to detect if the driver's hands are off the steering wheel for a prolonged period.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Lane Center Assist system, which may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN NAUTILUS
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
2,276

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)

  • NAUTILUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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