NHTSA Recall # | 140762 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V612000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18C06 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EDGE |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Date of notification | 18/10/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/07/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/09/18 |
Report created | 17/09/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 206 |
Estimated number of affected units | 503 |
Defect 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 summary | If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |