NHTSA Campaign 21V014000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 21V014000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the visibility:windshield wiper/washer. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
- The risk
- A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.
- Notes
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 21V014000 (2)
Lincoln (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V014000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.