2022 Lincoln Aviator Head Restraint Cushions May Detach
The front-row driver and passenger head restraint cushions in certain 2022 Lincoln Aviators may detach from their assemblies when adjusted fully forward, increasing crash injury risk.
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 source describes a structural vehicle safety defect (head restraint cushion detachment) that increases injury risk in crashes. However, no injuries, hospitalizations, or deaths are reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported injuries score at most 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushions may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position.
A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Approximately 933 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners will receive notification letters and should contact their Ford dealer to have the head restraints replaced at no charge. Ford's recall number is 22S23. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- LINCOLN AVIATOR
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat / Head Restraint
- Affected units
- 933
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)
- AVIATOR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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