Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V612000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V612000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2018 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles Includes 503 affected units, Incorrect Length of Door Striker Bolts/FMVSS 206, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. these vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. the recall began october 18, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18c06.