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NHTSARecalled 2018-09-11

Ford Motor Company — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Is my product affected?

2018 FORD EDGE; 2018 LINCOLN MKX

  • Brand FORD
  • Brand LINCOLN

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because they may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. These shorter bolts do not meet federal safety standards for door locks and retention components, which creates a hazard where doors could open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Ford began notifying owners on October 18, 2018, and will replace the door striker bolts at no cost through authorized dealers. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange the replacement. Ford's internal reference number for this recall is 18C06.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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