Recall 21S34 - 2020 / 2021 Aviator

[Dale5403]

Just seen this come out. Lincoln Aviator SUV Recalled for Battery Problem and Resulting Fire Risk

 

[peterk9]

Safety recall for select 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter gas engines for improperly secured battery cable wire harnesses
Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 40,995 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter gas engines because the battery cable wire harness may not be properly secured, allowing contact with the A/C compressor pulley. Over time, the A/C pulley may rub through the wire harness insulation and contact the unfused battery positive (B+) circuit, resulting in a short circuit and potential fire.
This action affects approximately 36,258 vehicles in North America, 2,601 in Ford’s International Markets Group, and 2,136 in China.
Vehicles were built at Chicago Assembly Plant between June 19, 2019 and Jan. 5, 2021.
Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to this concern.
Owner notifications will begin the week of July 30. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and:

• If there is no evidence that the battery cable has contacted the A/C compressor pulley, they will add a tie strap near the frame rail between the battery cable harness and the engine compartment harness.
• If any of the small gauge circuits are damaged, dealers will add a tie strap near the frame rail between battery cable and engine compartment harnesses and replace the A/C compressor belt.
• If any of the four large gauge circuits are damaged, dealers will inspect the wire harness and replace the battery cable harness and will also add a tie strap near frame rail between battery cable harness and engine compartment harnesses and replace the A/C compressor belt.

The Ford reference number for this recall is 21S34.

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[peterk9]

Had mine done today. Called Monday for appointment. Took it in on Tuesday but was informed that parts were needed. Received a call that the part came in and went back and had the recall completed today. Took no longer that 30 minutes. Part is Retainer LU5Z-14A163-B. Looks like it may just be a $1.50 ty wrap. Strap - Cable LU5Z-14A163-B | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake
The lower cover under the engine has to be removed to do this.

Peter

 

[peterk9]

Strange that just came out, Dale. I had recall 21S34B done on August 17, 2021.

"Inspect battery cable wiring harness for contact damage with A/C pulley
(no damage found)
Secure battery cable wiring harness with a new, high temperature rated tie wrap."

Also posted in our TSB/Recall thread in August 2021.

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