FORD EDGE 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V612000

Make Model Year
FORD EDGE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-18 2018-09-11 2018-09-17

Production Dates: 2018-07-27 - 2018-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18C06

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 503

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.