2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX recall: latch

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 11, 2018. It covers about 503 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 503
reported: Sep 11, 2018
owners notified: Oct 18, 2018
related complaints: 2

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

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

Recall number 18V612000

Affected vehicles

Ford Edge 2018 2018
Lincoln MKX 2018 2018

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about locks problems.

2018 Ford Edge 2018 Lincoln MKX

Questions about recall 18V612000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX latch?

Yes. Recall 18V612000, reported on September 11, 2018, covers about 503 vehicles.

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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