NHTSA recall 18V612000
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Ford Edge, 2018 Lincoln Mkx.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V612000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.