FORD EDGE 2018: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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
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.
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.
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.
