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2018 LINCOLN MKX

2018 LINCOLN MKX Recall Title: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

2018 LINCOLN MKX Recall Date: 2018-09-11

2018 LINCOLN MKX NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V612000

2018 LINCOLN MKX Recall Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

2018 LINCOLN MKX Recall Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

2018 LINCOLN MKX Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 503

2018 LINCOLN MKX Recall Overview: 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.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

2018 LINCOLN MKX Recall 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.

2018 LINCOLN MKX 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.