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title: "Weekly Recalls: Chevrolet Bolt (Fire Danger), Lincoln Aviator, Ford F-350, Ford Explorer"
description: This week's recalls include a Chevrolet Bolt fire danger risk, two Ford recalls along with a Lincoln recall. Complete recall info at NHTSA.gov.
---

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# [Weekly Recalls: Chevrolet Bolt (Fire Danger), Lincoln Aviator, Ford F-350, Ford Explorer](https://www.carpro.com/blog/weekly-recalls-chevrolet-bolt-fire-danger-lincoln-aviator-ford-f-350-ford-explorer)

 Written by [CarPro](https://www.carpro.com/blog/author/car-pro) | Jul 28, 2021 10:15:00 PM

**CHEVY BOLT ****(FIRE DANGER)**

**NHTSA Campaign Number:** [21V560000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCAK-21V560-1208.pdf)

**Manufacturer **General Motors, LLC

**Components** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

**Potential Number of Units Affected **50,413

 

**Summary**

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

**Remedy**

Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle after each use, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle overnight.  

Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 6, 2021. A second letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.

[READ NHTSA Consumer Alert](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consumer-alert-important-chevrolet-bolt-recall-fire-risk)

[Defect Notice 573 Report](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCLRPT-21V560-6162.PDF)

### **FORD (2)**

#### **Ford F-350**

 

**NHTSA Campaign Number:** [21V536000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCAK-21V536-2739.pdf)

**Manufacturer** Ford Motor Company

**Components **POWER TRAIN

**Potential Number of Units Affected** 27,604

 

**Summary**

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana model 275 rear axles. The rear axle housing may not support the load of the pickup truck and deform, which could result in driveshaft separation.

**Remedy**

Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 21S31.

**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.](https://www.nhtsa.gov/)

[Defect Notice 573 Report](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCLRPT-21V536-3190.PDF)

 

#### **Ford Explorer**

 

**NHTSA Campaign Number:** [21V537000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCAK-21V537-7023.pdf)

**Manufacturer** Ford Motor Company

**Components **SUSPENSION

**Potential Number of Units Affected** 644,055

 

**Summary**

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.

**Remedy**

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 23, 2021. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.

**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.](https://www.nhtsa.gov/)

[Defect Notice 573 Report](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCLRPT-21V537-1447.PDF)

### **LINCOLN**

**NHTSA Campaign Number:** [21V534000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCAK-21V534-1567.pdf)

**Manufacturer**  Ford Motor Company

**Components  **ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY

**Potential Number of Units Affected** 33,298

 

**Summary**

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.

**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 are expected to be mailed 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](http://www.nhtsa.gov).

[Defect Notice 573 Report](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCLRPT-21V534-7938.PDF)

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