Tether: connector/clipRecall 16V-343 · 2016 Lincoln MKX
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-343 covers 5 2016 Lincoln MKX for a tether: connector/clip problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V343000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
The risk
An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover bezel on the second row, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 24, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.