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- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may be missing one or both J-Channel reinforcement brackets in the second-row center seat track assemblies. Without them, the seat may move during a crash.
If the seat moves in a crash, it may not properly restrain the occupant, which increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the second-row center seat for missing J-Channel reinforcement brackets and replace the center seat frame assembly as needed, at no cost to you. Ford sent an interim owner notification on December 21, 2018, and will mail a second letter once the remedy is available. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 18S37), and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Expedition | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 2018 |