Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator
— Recall Campaign #18V805000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. 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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 34,946 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V805000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 14, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V805000 |
| Units affected: | 34,946 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. 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.
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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 remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37
- 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.