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NHTSA Recall 21V534000: Compressor (visibility) and electrical system: wiring

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33,298 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator.

33,298
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (July 30)
NHTSA campaign21V534000
Manufacturer campaign21S34
ComponentsVISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › COMPRESSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedJuly 15, 2021
Owner notificationJuly 30, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt.

Safety risk

Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V534000

Make and modelModel years
Lincoln Aviator2020, 2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.