2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator Visibility Recall 21V534000 (Lincoln 21S34)

NHTSA recall 21V534000 (Lincoln recall 21S34) covers about 33,298 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Jul 15, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V534000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

33,298
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2021
model years
Jul 15, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, compressor)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jul 30, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Lincoln recall number 21S34

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V534000 as 21S34. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21S34 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Lincoln Aviator2020–2021All Aviator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 15, 2021
Owner notification
Jul 30, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 21V534000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V534000 is open, call any Lincoln dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V534000 or 21S34). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V534000?

NHTSA recall 21V534000 (Lincoln recall 21S34) covers about 33,298 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Jul 15, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V534000?

NHTSA's record for 21V534000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V534000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Lincoln dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V534000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "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." NHTSA lists Jul 30, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Lincoln recall number for 21V534000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21S34. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21S34) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V534000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V534000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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