NHTSA Recall 18V806000: Air bags: frontal
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 268 vehicles. It affects 2019 Lincoln Nautilus.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V806000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18S38 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | November 14, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 7, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V806000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.