Ford Edge; Lincoln MKX (2018): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 18V612000 · Sep 11, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
503
vehicles affected
503
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V612000
- Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 503
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V612000?
2 models: Ford Edge (2018), Lincoln MKX (2018), about 503 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V612000?
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.
What can happen?
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.