Lincoln Nautilus 2024 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SSM 52697 · NHTSA communication 11005691 · issued Jul 4, 2024
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Lane Departure
component
2024
model years
1
vehicle entries
Official summary
Some 2024 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit "Blind Spot System Fault" and "Cross Traffic System Fault" displayed in the message center with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B159C:78 stored in the side obstacle detection control module RH (SODR). If this condition occurs, follow Pinpoint Test M in section 419-04B Side and Rear Vision of the Workshop Manual. If diagnosis leads to the removal of the rear bumper cover, inspect the inside of the bumper cover for any labels near the location of the SODR that may be blocking its field view and remove if found. If no labels are found blocking the SODR, conti
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.