The company's popular models includes several new vehicles such as Ford Explorer and Escape, as well as Lincoln's Corsair and Aviator.

The recall, set to begin on Jan 6, will involve imported Lincoln Aviator SUVs manufactured between Aug 24 and Sept 30, 2019, read a statement on the website of the State Administration for Market Regulation.

Ford's premium arm Lincoln unveiled its second China-built model, the Aviator SUV, on July 8.

Measuring 5,080 mm long, 2,022 mm wide and 1,759 mm tall, the all-new Aviator plays in the league of large-size SUVs, with a wheelbase of 3,025mm.

All variants of the Aviator have a 3.0-liter V6 turbocharged engine and a 10-speed automatic gearbox, which generate a maximum output of 355 horsepower and a top torque of 553 Nm.

Although the Chinese auto market has seen an overall downturn, Ford's earnings have increased significantly thanks to newer models it introduced recently, such as the Ford Escape SUV and Lincoln Aviator SUV.

Premium carmaker Lincoln launched the all-new large SUV Aviator in Zhuhai, Guangdong province on Friday, in an effort to tap into the world's largest auto market and provide a luxury traveling experience for Chinese customers.

"The all-new Aviator is a new start of Lincoln and will lead us enter a new era," said Joy Falotico, president of Lincoln.

Mao Jingbo, president of Lincoln China, said the all-new Aviator is the first model to perfectly demonstrate the concept of Quiet Flight, and has competitive product advantages.

According to Lincoln, the all-new Aviator has two powertrain variants.

Inspired by modern aeronautics, the all-new Aviator offers graceful streamlining resembling that of an aircraft.

The Lincoln Aviator's Auto Air Refresh feature is one of the industry's first fully integrated interior air monitoring and air cleansing systems.

Lincoln will offer three variants of the all-new Aviator at suggested prices ranging from 628,800 to 818,800 yuan ($43,320 to $58,802).

Lincoln started presales of the all-new Aviator at the Chengdu auto show in September and has received 1,200 orders.

Currently, Lincoln's lineup in China is composed of four SUV models－the all-new Aviator, the new MKC, the new Nautilus, the Navigator－and two sedan models: the Continental and the MKZ.

Later this year they are to be joined by the Aviator, a large plug-in hybrid SUV, which may help Lincoln to amass new energy vehicle credits from the government.