Air bags: frontalRecall 18V-806 · 2019 Lincoln Nautilus

Ford Motor Company recall 18V-806 covers 268 2019 Lincoln Nautilus for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.

99%
Vehicles repaired265 of 268 · 2020 Q1
Vehicles affected2681 model
ReportedNov 14, 2018Owners notified Dec 7, 2018
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V806000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are not equipped with Adaptive Front Steering. The plastic cover on the driver frontal air bag module may detach during air bag deployment.

The risk

If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S38.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

99%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2018 Q42020 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 11, 2018 to October 19, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.