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Lincoln Nautilus Recall 18V806: Driver Airbag Cover May Detach, Raising Injury Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V806, reported November 14, 2018, 268 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles without Adaptive Front Steering may have a driver frontal airbag module whose plastic cover can detach when the airbag deploys. If the cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Dealers will replace the driver airbag module free of charge. Owners will be notified by Ford. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V806Ford Motor Company
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Lincoln Nautilus2019