A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Back Over Prevention — Display Function

Date Announced

MAR 30, 2021

Vehicles Affected

34,952

Lincoln Recall #

21C09

NHTSA Campaign #

21V223000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C09.

Documents (9)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Bulletin re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Compliance Recall 21C09 Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Aviator Vehicles Equipped with Lincoln 360 CoPilot Camera - Image Processing Module B Software Update
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - Media Release re Review Camera on Certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator Vehicles.
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4