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NHTSA recall 18V805000

Seats · Ford Motor Company

November 14, 2018report date
34,946units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the j-channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing j-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2018 Ford Expedition, 2018 Lincoln Navigator.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V805000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.