India, June 24 -- Ford is recalling 132,914 Lincoln Aviator SUVs from model years 2020 through 2025 due to a defect that could cause exterior trim pieces to separate while driving.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have been installed with inadequate adhesive, increasing the risk that these components could detach and create a hazard for other road users.
The automaker estimates that about 3.2 percent of the recalled vehicles-roughly 4,250 SUVs are likely to have the defect. As of May 29, Ford had recorded 1,105 warranty claims related to window bars or trim pieces separating from the vehicle.
Although no accidents or injuries have been reported, the potential...