Lincoln is recalling 35,328 Navigator SUVs across the United States due to a potential fire hazard linked to the LED logo lamps located in the side mirrors. These lights project the brand’s insignia onto the ground by the doors.
Rather than replacing the mirror assemblies, Lincoln dealers will disable the affected lights by cutting their power supply. This action is intended to eliminate the fire risk without requiring extensive repairs or the use of new parts. The recall covers Navigator models manufactured between January 17, 2014, and June 30, 2017.
According to Lincoln, the polyurethane potting material used in the logo lamps may not have properly adhered to the wire terminals. This situation can create gaps and cracks that allow water or conductive fluids to enter the printed circuit board, potentially leading to corrosion and short-circuits.
If a short-circuit occurs within the mirror assembly, it might not trigger the vehicle’s short-detection system, thereby increasing the risk of a fire. The issue first came to Lincoln’s attention in September 2024, when a 2017 Navigator caught fire in Canada. A similar incident also occurred in 2020, where a Navigator’s mirror ignited after the vehicle was remotely started. As of February 4, 2025, Lincoln has documented four warranty claims, two field reports, and three customer service complaints in the U.S. related to mirror fires. These incidents occurred between August 2017 and December 2022. Fortunately, Lincoln has not reported any injuries or crashes connected to this defect.
Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified starting March 24, 2025. In lieu of replacing the mirror assemblies, dealers will disable the LED logo lamps by cutting their power wires. This action will eliminate the fire risk without the need for new parts or extensive repairs.
